#174B3A Hex Color
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A dark, muted teal with cool green undertones, #174b3a brings a serious, grounded mood to visual systems. Its low saturation suits wellness, healthcare, hospitality, and technology branding without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant background or panel color, then add warm cream for contrast. The hex code #174b3a supports clear white text at about 10:1 contrast.
Questions about #174b3a
What is #174b3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #174b3a is rgb(23, 75, 58), in HSL hsl(160, 53%, 19%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 23%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #174b3a?
#174b3a pairs well with warm cream for clear contrast, terracotta for warmth, and muted sage or pale blue-gray for a softer, natural palette that keeps dark teal grounded without making a design feel stark.
Is #174b3a warm or cool?
#174b3a reads as a cool, dark teal because its green base leans toward blue rather than yellow, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained instead of bright or icy.
Is #174b3a readable on white or black?
#174b3a has a 9.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.