#236053 Hex Color

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A muted, dusty teal, #236053 possesses a dark and serious character. Its low saturation keeps it from appearing too vivid, making it a reliable base for corporate or healthcare UI designs. It pairs exceptionally well with crisp whites or warm gold accents to break up its moodiness. Since it offers strong contrast, the hex code works effectively for both large backgrounds and legible text.

Questions about #236053

What is #236053 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #236053 is rgb(35, 96, 83), in HSL hsl(167, 47%, 26%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 14%, 62%.
Which colors pair well with #236053 for design schemes?
This muted teal works best alongside warmer, lighter tones like a soft gold or a crisp ivory to break up its serious mood. You can also ground the design by using a charcoal for high-contrast, professional text elements or deep accents.
Is #236053 readable on white or black?
#236053 has a 7.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.