#284C44 Hex Color
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#284c44 is a dark, dusty teal with muted green undertones and low saturation. Its heavy depth feels serious and composed, making it useful for moody interfaces, wellness branding, and hospitality spaces. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory or muted copper accents. White text has strong contrast here, while large areas can feel gloomy without lighter supporting tones. The hex code is #284c44.
Questions about #284c44
What is #284c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #284c44 is rgb(40, 76, 68), in HSL hsl(167, 31%, 23%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 11%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #284c44?
Warm ivory and muted copper pair well with #284c44, adding light and restrained contrast without breaking its serious mood; use ivory for surfaces or type, then reserve copper for small accents, borders, or calls to action.
Is #284c44 readable on white or black?
#284c44 has a 9.51:1 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.