#294540 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty teal brings a serious, grounded weight to any design. Because it is so unsaturated and dark, it functions best as a background or base color rather than an accent. Pair it with soft cream or warm metallics to break up the gloom. The hex code for this moody shade is #294540, which offers excellent contrast when paired with white text for accessibility.
Questions about #294540
What is #294540 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #294540 is rgb(41, 69, 64), in HSL hsl(169, 25%, 22%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 7%, 73%.
Does #294540 read as a warm or cool color?
#294540 is decidedly cool, leaning heavily into deep oceanic and forest tones that provide a calming, serious atmosphere. Its inherent lack of saturation prevents it from feeling jarring, which helps it maintain a professional and quiet presence in design layouts.
What colors pair best with #294540?
Is #294540 readable on white or black?
#294540 has a 10.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.