#236559 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #236559 is a dim teal with gray undertones that reads composed rather than fresh. Its low saturation makes it a strong dominant base for moody dashboards, dark mode UI, and wellness branding. White text passes AA on it at roughly 6.8:1 contrast, which is rare for a mid-dark green. Pair it with warm terracotta or soft cream, since it can feel cold on its own. It sits among deeper green tones that favor depth over brightness.
Questions about #236559
What is #236559 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #236559 is rgb(35, 101, 89), in HSL hsl(169, 49%, 27%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 12%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #236559?
Warm accents like terracotta and muted coral lift #236559, since its low saturation leaves room for contrast. Soft creams and light grays also work well for text and interface details on top of it.
Is #236559 readable on white or black?
#236559 has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.