#175640 Hex Color
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Darker than bottle glass and just as muted, this shade of teal leans toward pine green. Its low lightness makes white text highly readable at about 8.6:1 contrast, so it works as a dominant background in moody branding, wellness, and tech interfaces. The hex code #175640 pairs well with muted coral, which adds gentle warmth.
Questions about #175640
What is #175640 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #175640 is rgb(23, 86, 64), in HSL hsl(159, 58%, 21%) and in CMYK 73%, 0%, 26%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #175640?
Muted coral and dusty rose give #175640 gentle warmth, while soft sage keeps the palette fresh and natural. Avoid bright yellows, which can make the teal look muddy by comparison.
Does #175640 work as a background color?
Yes. Its dark, low-saturation character keeps large areas calm, and white body text reads clearly on it at roughly 8.6:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA threshold. Light gray text can wash out, so test it first.
Is #175640 readable on white or black?
#175640 has a 8.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.