#294C46 Hex Color
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#294c46 is a dark, dusty teal with low saturation and a slightly green, ashy undertone. Its muted depth suggests seriousness and mystery while keeping a calm, balanced feel. Use it as a dominant background in moody interfaces, wellness branding, or hospitality design, then add warm cream or terracotta accents. White text reaches about 9.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #294c46.
Questions about #294c46
What is #294c46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #294c46 is rgb(41, 76, 70), in HSL hsl(170, 30%, 23%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 8%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #294c46?
Warm cream and terracotta pair well with #294c46, adding light and restrained contrast without breaking its grounded mood; cream supports surfaces and text, while terracotta brings a small, earthy accent to buttons, icons, or illustrations.
Is #294c46 readable on white or black?
#294c46 has a 9.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.