#236E79 Hex Color
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#236e79 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low saturation. Its dim, dusty character suggests seriousness, mystery, and depth, making it useful for moody interfaces, technology branding, and aerospace themes. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #236e79.
Questions about #236e79
What is #236e79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #236e79 is rgb(35, 110, 121), in HSL hsl(188, 55%, 31%) and in CMYK 71%, 9%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #236e79?
#236e79 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted terracotta, and pale blue accents, creating contrast while preserving its restrained, cool mood; lighter neutrals support legibility, while warmer accents add energy to buttons, illustrations, or small highlights.
Does #236e79 read as a warm or cool color?
#236e79 reads as a cool color because its muted cyan base leans toward blue-green rather than yellow or red, while low saturation softens the effect into a dusty, serious shade instead of a bright or icy one.
Is #236e79 readable on white or black?
#236e79 has a 5.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.