#296167 Hex Color
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#296167 is a dark, muted blue-green with cool cyan undertones and low saturation. Its dusty, shadowed quality suggests seriousness and depth without feeling harsh. The hex code #296167 works well as a dominant UI background or dark-mode surface, with white text reaching about 7.0:1 contrast for readable body copy. Pale peach or terracotta accents add warmth.
Questions about #296167
What is #296167 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #296167 is rgb(41, 97, 103), in HSL hsl(186, 43%, 28%) and in CMYK 60%, 6%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #296167?
#296167 pairs well with pale peach, muted terracotta, and warm cream because these lighter, warmer accents offset its cool, low-saturation base without overpowering it. Use the blue-green as a dominant background and reserve warmer tones for buttons, highlights, or illustrations.
Is #296167 readable on white or black?
#296167 has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.