#234A42 Hex Color
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#234a42 is a dark, muted teal with a gray-green undertone. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a gloomy, serious mood that suits moody backgrounds and dark mode UIs. Pair it with warm ochre or soft coral to lift the dullness. White text passes contrast easily at about 9.9:1, so small body text reads cleanly. The hex code #234a42 sits among deeper green tones.
Questions about #234a42
What is #234a42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #234a42 is rgb(35, 74, 66), in HSL hsl(168, 36%, 21%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 11%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #234a42?
Warm accents work best against #234a42, since its muted teal base can read flat on its own. Try terracotta or soft coral for contrast, or cream and pale sand for a calmer, more restrained palette.
Is #234a42 readable on white or black?
#234a42 has a 9.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.