#294A54 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Dark and heavily muted, #294a54 is a dusky cyan with slate-gray undertones and a serious, mysterious mood. The hex code #294a54 works well as a dominant background for technology, aerospace, or moody interfaces, especially with white text, which reaches about 9.5:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ivory or faded coral for readable accents.
Questions about #294a54
What is #294a54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #294a54 is rgb(41, 74, 84), in HSL hsl(194, 34%, 25%) and in CMYK 51%, 12%, 0%, 67%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #294a54?
#294a54 pairs well with warm ivory for clear contrast and faded coral for a restrained accent, while terracotta adds warmth without overpowering its dusky cyan base in interfaces and editorial palettes.
Does #294a54 look warm or cool?
#294a54 reads as a cool color because its blue-green base and slate-gray undertones suppress warmth. Its low saturation makes the cyan feel smoky and restrained rather than bright, giving backgrounds and navigation a calm, serious presence.
Is #294a54 readable on white or black?
#294a54 has a 9.53:1 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.