#224D4A Hex Color
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#224d4a is a dark, muted teal with gray-green undertones and very low saturation. Its shadowed depth gives interfaces and branding a serious, mysterious feel while keeping a calm, grounded tone. Use it as a dominant background or dark-mode base, where white text achieves about a 9.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #224d4a.
Questions about #224d4a
What is #224d4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #224d4a is rgb(34, 77, 74), in HSL hsl(176, 39%, 22%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 4%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #224d4a?
#224d4a pairs well with warm off-whites, sand, and terracotta, which balance its cool gray-green base; muted gold can add lift without making the palette feel loud or overly bright in larger applications.
Does #224d4a feel warm or cool?
#224d4a reads as a cool, dark teal because its green-blue base is softened by gray, though its low saturation keeps it from feeling icy or overly vivid, making it more grounded than brighter blue-greens. Pairing it with warm neutrals can make the overall palette more welcoming.
Is #224d4a readable on white or black?
#224d4a has a 9.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.