#236667 Hex Color
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This dark, muted teal carries strong cyan undertones and a dusty finish. Because of its heavy desaturation, #236667 works best as a steady background color for tech interfaces rather than a bright accent. White text is highly readable against this surface, meeting accessibility standards easily. If you are experimenting with mixing gray, this hex code serves as a solid, grounded anchor for serious, professional design palettes.
Questions about #236667
What is #236667 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #236667 is rgb(35, 102, 103), in HSL hsl(181, 49%, 27%) and in CMYK 66%, 1%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #236667 in a UI design?
#236667 works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like off-white or soft-gray to maintain readability. For accent colors, it pairs naturally with warm, muted tones like terracotta or mustard, which cut through the cyan coolness to create a balanced, sophisticated scheme.
Is #236667 suitable for large blocks of text?
#236667 serves as an excellent background color for text, provided you pair it with high-contrast, light-colored typography. Its muted saturation minimizes eye strain during prolonged screen viewing, making it a functional choice for dashboard interfaces or technical application backgrounds where readability is critical.
Is #236667 readable on white or black?
#236667 has a 6.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.