#276B84 Hex Color
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#276b84 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and moderate saturation. Its shaded character suggests seriousness, depth, and trust while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base with white text, which reaches about 6.0:1 contrast. Pair it with warm coral or pale sand for clearer separation. The hex code is #276b84.
Questions about #276b84
What is #276b84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #276b84 is rgb(39, 107, 132), in HSL hsl(196, 54%, 34%) and in CMYK 70%, 19%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #276b84?
#276b84 pairs well with warm coral for lively contrast and pale sand for a softer balance, while white provides clean text contrast and keeps the overall palette readable in interfaces and branding.
Does #276b84 feel warm or cool?
#276b84 reads as a cool color because its muted cyan base leans toward blue-green rather than yellow, creating a serious, calm mood with a refreshing edge that feels grounded without becoming stark or overly formal.
Is #276b84 readable on white or black?
#276b84 has a 5.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.