#274754 Hex Color
A grounded and serious dark muted cyan
This dark, muted cyan carries a dusty, ashy character that feels grounded and serious. Because of its low saturation, #274754 serves as a strong, moody base for UI backgrounds or corporate branding. It provides enough contrast to pair well with white text for readability. Try using this hex code alongside soft, warm creams to balance its cool, industrial edge without losing its professional demeanor.
Questions about #274754
What is #274754 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #274754 is rgb(39, 71, 84), in HSL hsl(197, 37%, 24%) and in CMYK 54%, 15%, 0%, 67%.
How should I use #274754 in a color palette?
#274754 serves as a strong, moody anchor color that benefits from being paired with soft, warm neutrals like cream or pale beige. This combination balances the cool, industrial nature of the blue-cyan base while ensuring the overall design remains approachable and readable.
Is #274754 readable on white or black?
#274754 has a 9.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.