#296767 Hex Color
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Dusky Alpine Blue is a dark, unsaturated teal that leans heavily into moody, gray undertones. Because it creates a sophisticated base, designers often use this hex code #296767 for professional UI backgrounds or serious brand identities. It offers enough contrast for white text, making it highly readable. For those interested in mixing gray, this shade demonstrates how adding subtle cyan shifts a standard neutral into something richer.
About Dusky Alpine Blue
Pine shadows on a frozen lake at dusk
What does dusky alpine blue mean?
Dusky Alpine Blue often brings to mind deep water, evergreen forests, winter twilight, and quiet overcast days. Its low saturation and dark value give it a muted, grounded feel, more reserved and shaded than bright or energetic.
Where you see dusky alpine blue
- deep lake water
- spruce needles in shade
- slate roof tiles
- dark teal enameled cookware
- winter pond ice
- waxed canvas jackets
What it works for
Dusky Alpine Blue works well as a deep background color, an accent in muted palettes, or a stand-in for charcoal with a cool cast.
What colors go with dusky alpine blue?
Dusty Rose #b56f76The muted pink warms the cool teal without adding brightness or clash.Cream #fffdd0Cream lightens the heavy value and keeps the pairing clean and readable.Burnt Sienna #a93400The earthy red-orange sits opposite on the wheel, giving strong but balanced contrast.Sage Green #9caf88Two desaturated neighbors blend smoothly for a calm, layered natural look.
Questions about Dusky Alpine Blue
What is the hex code for Dusky Alpine Blue?
Dusky Alpine Blue is #296767. In RGB that is rgb(41, 103, 103), in HSL hsl(180, 43%, 28%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 0%, 60%.
Is #296767 considered a warm or cool color?
Dusky Alpine Blue #296767 is a cool-toned shade because of its heavy cyan and gray base, which pushes it away from warmth. It provides a calm, professional aesthetic that pairs beautifully with crisp white or lighter neutral grays for UI components.
Where does #296767 work best in UI design?
#296767 serves as an excellent foundation for dark mode backgrounds or as a primary accent for professional brand identities. Its muted nature prevents eye strain, making it a reliable choice for dashboards, SaaS platforms, and long-form reading environments.
Is Dusky Alpine Blue readable on white or black?
Dusky Alpine Blue has a 6.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.