#246C7F Hex Color
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This muted cyan offers a cool, dusty tone that evokes mystery and depth. Designers rely on the shade for moody backgrounds or tech interfaces where a serious atmosphere matters. Its unsaturated quality feels grounded and refreshing without overpowering other elements. The hex code for this dark cyan is #246c7f.
Questions about #246c7f
What is #246c7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #246c7f is rgb(36, 108, 127), in HSL hsl(193, 56%, 32%) and in CMYK 72%, 15%, 0%, 50%.
What kind of color palette works best with this muted cyan?
Pair this muted cyan with warm, earthy neutrals like soft terracotta or sandy beige to balance its cool, dusty undertones. You can also use cream or off-white for a clean, professional contrast that keeps the interface feeling grounded and serious.
Does this shade of cyan work well for text in UI design?
This color is generally too dark and desaturated to function as primary text against a white background, so reserve it for accents, buttons, or large headers. Always check the contrast ratio if you plan to use it for smaller, readable typography.
Is #246c7f readable on white or black?
#246c7f has a 5.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.