#275E59 Hex Color
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Dark, ashy teal. The hex code #275e59 sits low in both saturation and lightness, so it reads gloomy and serious rather than fresh. That makes it a strong dominant base for moody interfaces, wellness branding, or dark backgrounds. White text hits about 7.4:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Think of it as teal softened by mixing gray into the mix.
Questions about #275e59
What is #275e59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #275e59 is rgb(39, 94, 89), in HSL hsl(175, 41%, 26%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 5%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #275e59?
Warm, dusty tones like terracotta, blush, and soft cream flatter #275e59 best, because their warmth offsets its ashy, cool base. Muted golds also work for a richer, more hospitable feel.
Is #275e59 readable on white or black?
#275e59 has a 7.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.