#264D4D Hex Color
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This dark, dusty teal provides a serious and grounded base for moody digital interfaces. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works best as a background color rather than a primary call to action. White text remains legible against the hex code #264d4d, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Pair it with soft cream or warm metallics to avoid a flat, muddy appearance.
Questions about #264d4d
What is #264d4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #264d4d is rgb(38, 77, 77), in HSL hsl(180, 34%, 23%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 0%, 70%.
How do I use #264d4d in a design without it appearing muddy?
Use #264d4d as a grounding background element and balance it with crisp, warm highlights like cream or metallic gold to lift its heavy tone. This contrast prevents the color from feeling flat while maintaining its serious, professional edge in digital interfaces.
Is #264d4d readable on white or black?
#264d4d has a 9.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.