#254740 Hex Color
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#254740 is a dark, dusty teal with gray undertones. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a shaded, serious character, which suits moody branding, wellness palettes, and dark UI backgrounds. White text reads at about 10.2:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA, so small body copy stays legible. Pair it with warm cream or muted gold to keep it from going flat. For close alternatives, browse deeper green tones.
Questions about #254740
What is #254740 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #254740 is rgb(37, 71, 64), in HSL hsl(168, 31%, 21%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 10%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #254740?
Warm, light neutrals work best: cream and muted gold lift its darkness without clashing, and terracotta adds a confident accent. Cool grays also blend in smoothly for quiet, low-contrast layouts.
Is #254740 readable on white or black?
#254740 has a 10.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.