#297790 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan leans toward a cool, muted teal. With its grounded yet refreshing character, #297790 works best as a mid-tone base for professional tech branding or interface design. It pairs nicely with light greys, though it demands white text for readability since it sits in a medium darkness range. The hex code for this cool cyan is #297790.
Questions about #297790
What is #297790 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #297790 is rgb(41, 119, 144), in HSL hsl(195, 56%, 36%) and in CMYK 72%, 17%, 0%, 44%.
What is the best way to use #297790 in UI design?
#297790 functions best as a stable background or primary UI accent for professional tech applications. Because it occupies a medium darkness range, always pair it with white or very light text to ensure high contrast and readable navigation elements.
Which color families pair well with #297790?
This muted cyan pairs naturally with light-gray neutrals for a balanced, airy aesthetic. To create a stronger contrast, use it alongside warm, desaturated terracotta tones, which provide a complementary punch without overwhelming the cool, professional character of this specific blue-green shade.
Is #297790 readable on white or black?
#297790 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.