#29868E Hex Color

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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a steady, refreshing weight that works well in technology and aerospace interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it functions effectively as a solid primary button color or as a base for modern, trustworthy branding. The hex code for this muted teal is #29868e. It pairs surprisingly well with warm, sandy neutrals rather than stark whites.

Questions about #29868e

What is #29868e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #29868e is rgb(41, 134, 142), in HSL hsl(185, 55%, 36%) and in CMYK 71%, 6%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #29868e in a design scheme?
#29868e works exceptionally well with warm, sandy neutrals like beige or taupe rather than stark white. These earthy tones ground the cool, technological feel of the teal, creating a balanced and professional palette for modern interfaces.
Is #29868e readable on white or black?
#29868e has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.