#296564 Hex Color
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#296564 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low saturation. Its ashy depth creates a serious, mysterious mood while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background or supporting brand tone. White text has about 6.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this color is #296564.
Questions about #296564
What is #296564 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #296564 is rgb(41, 101, 100), in HSL hsl(179, 42%, 28%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 1%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #296564?
For a balanced palette, #296564 pairs well with warm off-whites, terracotta, and muted golds, which soften its cool blue-green base while preserving its restrained, sophisticated character in interfaces, logos, and editorial layouts.
Does #296564 feel warm or cool?
It reads as cool because its cyan hue leans blue-green, while its muted saturation and dark value make it feel composed, serious, and slightly mysterious rather than bright or tropical.
Is #296564 readable on white or black?
#296564 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.