#304742 Hex Color
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This dark, muted teal feels like an inky shadow with an ashy, matte finish. It brings a serious and sophisticated mood to designs, working well for modern technology interfaces or wellness branding. The dusty quality makes it an excellent alternative to plain black or navy for text and background elements. The hex code for this grounded color is #304742.
Questions about #304742
What is #304742 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #304742 is rgb(48, 71, 66), in HSL hsl(167, 19%, 23%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 7%, 72%.
When should I use this shade instead of black?
This color works best as a softer, more organic alternative to pure black for body text or background surfaces. Because it has subtle green undertones, it feels less harsh than carbon black while maintaining high contrast against light, neutral backgrounds.
Does this color lean warm or cool?
While it is quite neutral, this shade sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum due to its deep teal base. The ashy, desaturated quality keeps the temperature feeling steady and professional without becoming icy or overly vibrant in a design.
Is #304742 readable on white or black?
#304742 has a 9.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.