#294244 Hex Color
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#294244 is a dark, muted cyan with gray and subtle green undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood without the harshness of black, making it effective for technology, aerospace, and moody interface backgrounds. The hex code #294244 also works as a supporting tone with warm cream or copper, while white text achieves about 10.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #294244
What is #294244 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #294244 is rgb(41, 66, 68), in HSL hsl(184, 25%, 21%) and in CMYK 40%, 3%, 0%, 73%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #294244?
Warm cream, copper, and muted terracotta pair well with #294244, adding warmth and contrast to its cool, dark cyan base while preserving a restrained, polished mood for interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts. Use cream for softer contrast and copper or terracotta for accents.
Does #294244 read as warm or cool?
#294244 reads as a cool, dark cyan because its blue-green hue and gray undertones suppress warmth. Its low lightness gives it a serious, mysterious feel, making it useful for technology, aerospace, and subdued interface backgrounds.
Is #294244 readable on white or black?
#294244 has a 10.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.