#299FAF Hex Color
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Like pool water on a hazy day, #299faf is cyan muted the way mixing gray mutes brighter teals. The result feels fresh but calm, a solid dominant base for tech, aerospace, and productivity brands. It can wash out beside plain white, so warm coral or sand accents help. Black text on this hex code hits about 6.7:1 contrast, keeping small body copy readable.
Questions about #299faf
What is #299faf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #299faf is rgb(41, 159, 175), in HSL hsl(187, 62%, 42%) and in CMYK 77%, 9%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #299faf?
Warm coral and soft sand bring out its cool undertone, while deep navy grounds it in darker interfaces. Buffer it away from pure white to avoid a washed-out look.
Is #299faf readable on white or black?
#299faf has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.