#115740 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #115740 is a cool teal with low saturation and a shadowed green undertone. Its serious, refined character suits healthcare, wellness, hospitality, and technology branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background with warm ivory or pale peach accents. White text achieves about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #115740
What is #115740 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #115740 is rgb(17, 87, 64), in HSL hsl(160, 67%, 20%) and in CMYK 80%, 0%, 26%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #115740?
#115740 pairs well with warm ivory, pale peach, and muted neutrals, which lift its dark teal base without overpowering its restrained character in branding, interfaces, hospitality spaces, and editorial work. Use ivory for text or backgrounds and pale peach for small accents.
Does #115740 read as warm or cool?
#115740 reads cool because its teal base leans toward blue, while its green undertone keeps the shade grounded rather than icy, giving dark backgrounds a calm, established, and natural feel.
Is #115740 readable on white or black?
#115740 has a 8.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.