#296378 Hex Color
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The hex code #296378 is a dark, muted cyan-blue with cool undertones and gray that makes it feel dusty. Its serious depth suits technology, aerospace, communication tools, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text; its 6.7:1 contrast meets WCAG AA for body text. Warm ochre provides a useful accent.
Questions about #296378
What is #296378 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #296378 is rgb(41, 99, 120), in HSL hsl(196, 49%, 32%) and in CMYK 66%, 18%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #296378?
#296378 pairs well with warm ochre, terracotta, or soft cream because their warmer, lighter values offset its cool, dusty depth without competing with its restrained saturation in a palette for digital products and editorial layouts. Use warmer accents for buttons and highlights.
Is #296378 readable on white or black?
#296378 has a 6.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.