#297284 Hex Color
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#297284 is a muted cyan with dusty blue-green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its cool, ashy finish suggests trust, clarity, and refreshing energy without feeling loud. Use the hex code #297284 as a dominant UI background or supporting brand color, pairing it with warm ivory or muted coral. White text achieves about 5.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #297284
What is #297284 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #297284 is rgb(41, 114, 132), in HSL hsl(192, 53%, 34%) and in CMYK 69%, 14%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #297284?
#297284 pairs well with warm ivory, muted coral, sand, and soft gray because its cool blue-green base benefits from gentle warmth and low-contrast neutrals. Use warm ivory for an airy contrast or coral for a livelier accent.
Is #297284 a warm or cool color, and what mood does it create?
#297284 is a cool, muted cyan with dusty blue-green undertones, giving interfaces and brand palettes a calm, trustworthy feel while retaining enough blue-green energy to avoid looking flat or overly formal.
Is #297284 readable on white or black?
#297284 has a 5.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.