#235946 Hex Color
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The hex code #235946 defines a dark, muted teal with cool green and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood without feeling harsh. Use it as a dominant background in wellness or technology designs, where white body text has about 8.1:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA requirements.
Questions about #235946
What is #235946 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #235946 is rgb(35, 89, 70), in HSL hsl(159, 44%, 24%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 21%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #235946?
#235946 pairs well with white, soft cream, charcoal, and muted warm accents such as terracotta. Light neutrals create clear contrast, while restrained earthy accents add warmth without overpowering its grounded teal character.
Does #235946 look warm or cool?
#235946 reads as a cool, dark teal because its green base carries blue and gray undertones. Its low saturation softens that coolness, giving the shade a serious, stable appearance rather than a bright or icy one.
Is #235946 readable on white or black?
#235946 has a 8.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.