#296669 Hex Color
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#296669 is a dim, dusty cyan with a cool, grounded personality. This dark, unsaturated tone works as a solid background for moody UI or aerospace interfaces. It provides excellent legibility, offering a 6.6:1 contrast ratio with white text. To liven up the depth, pair this hex code with warm, burnt orange accents. This combination balances the overall mood with a necessary touch of energy.
Questions about #296669
What is #296669 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #296669 is rgb(41, 102, 105), in HSL hsl(183, 44%, 29%) and in CMYK 61%, 3%, 0%, 59%.
What colors work well with #296669?
#296669 pairs effectively with warm, burnt orange accents to provide a necessary touch of energy against its moody base. For a more neutral approach, try pairing it with a soft cream or a crisp off-white to enhance text legibility.
Is #296669 readable on white or black?
#296669 has a 6.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.