#235048 Hex Color
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Not a bright lagoon teal but a hushed, grayed-down one. The hex code #235048 sits closer to deep pine than pool water, dark and cool with a muted green undertone. Use it as a dominant base in moody or wellness designs, where it pairs well with terracotta. White text on it hits about 9.1:1 contrast, clearing AA for small body text.
Questions about #235048
What is #235048 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #235048 is rgb(35, 80, 72), in HSL hsl(169, 39%, 23%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 10%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #235048?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and rust bring out its cool side, while soft cream keeps palettes gentle. Avoid saturated brights, which make it look muddy.
Is #235048 readable on white or black?
#235048 has a 9.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.