#294851 Hex Color
Misty depth with a focused edge
#294851 is a dark, muted cyan with gray and blue undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, misty character, while the deep value suggests mystery and focus. Use it as a dominant background for dark mode, technology, or aerospace layouts, then add pale text and restrained accents. The hex code #294851 supports white body text with strong contrast.
Questions about #294851
What is #294851 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #294851 is rgb(41, 72, 81), in HSL hsl(194, 33%, 24%) and in CMYK 49%, 11%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #294851?
#294851 pairs well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and subdued gold because those warmer notes offset its blue-gray depth while preserving a restrained mood for focused interfaces, editorial layouts, and technology branding.
Does #294851 read warm or cool?
#294851 reads cool overall because its blue-cyan hue is heavily muted by gray, though its low saturation keeps it from feeling sharp or icy. That balance suits serious, reflective layouts more than playful, high-energy graphics.
Is #294851 readable on white or black?
#294851 has a 9.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.