#274A57 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted teal, #274a57 carries a serious and shadowy weight. This dim tone works best as a grounding base for moody UI backgrounds or tech-focused branding. Because of its low saturation, it pairs well with crisp coral or soft cream accents to create necessary contrast. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, ensuring your designs stay accessible.
Questions about #274a57
What is #274a57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #274a57 is rgb(39, 74, 87), in HSL hsl(196, 38%, 25%) and in CMYK 55%, 15%, 0%, 66%.
Is #274a57 readable on white or black?
#274a57 has a 9.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.