#288274 Hex Color

A muted teal with sophisticated gray undertones

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A muted, cool teal with significant gray undertones, #288274 functions best as a supporting tone in brand palettes. This unsaturated shade pairs well with soft creams and muted mustards to avoid looking too sterile. Because it meets WCAG AA standards, you can use it for small body text against white backgrounds. The hex code for this balanced, professional color is #288274.

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What is #288274 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #288274 is rgb(40, 130, 116), in HSL hsl(171, 53%, 33%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 11%, 49%.

What colors pair best with #288274 in a design?

#288274 creates a balanced look when paired with warm, creamy neutrals or muted mustards to offset its cool gray base. Using cream or sand helps prevent the design from feeling overly sterile or cold in professional applications.

Is #288274 readable on white or black?

#288274 has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#288274 Hex Color

A muted teal with sophisticated gray undertones

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