#224539 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #224539 is a shadowy teal with gray and green undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, sophisticated mood suited to wellness, hospitality, technology, and moody branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or copper accents; white text remains highly legible. The hex code for this teal is #224539.
Questions about #224539
What is #224539 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #224539 is rgb(34, 69, 57), in HSL hsl(159, 34%, 20%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 17%, 73%.
Which colors pair well with #224539?
#224539 pairs well with warm cream, soft beige, copper, and muted terracotta because these warmer accents lift its dark teal base while preserving its restrained, sophisticated mood across interfaces and brand palettes.
Does #224539 feel warm or cool?
#224539 reads as a cool, green-leaning teal, while its gray undertone softens the temperature and prevents it from feeling icy; the muted balance gives it a serious, calm, sophisticated mood for focused spaces and understated branding.
Is #224539 readable on white or black?
#224539 has a 10.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.