#295F6C Hex Color
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Reach for #295f6c when a design needs a dark, muted cyan that won’t shout. This dusty shade of sky blue reads serious and a little gloomy, so it works as a moody background or dark interface base. White text passes AA on it at about 7.1:1 contrast, even at small sizes. Pair it with muted coral to lift its cool, ashy character. The hex code #295f6c sits close to gray territory, and mixing gray tones around it keeps that dullness feeling deliberate.
Questions about #295f6c
What is #295f6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #295f6c is rgb(41, 95, 108), in HSL hsl(192, 45%, 29%) and in CMYK 62%, 12%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #295f6c?
Muted coral and warm terracotta lift its cool, ashy tone, while burgundy gives it a rich, moody pairing. Avoid bright saturated colors nearby, since they make it read muddy.
Does #295f6c read warm or cool?
Cool. Its blue-green base and very low saturation give it a cold, ashy character, which is why it feels serious and slightly gloomy across large areas.
Is #295f6c readable on white or black?
#295f6c has a 7.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.