#31534F Hex Color
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Reach for dark teal when a design needs a moody background that still lets text breathe. #31534f is a very muted teal with dusty, ashy undertones, close to mixing gray with a hint of green. White text hits about 8.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, so it handles small body copy on dark interfaces. Pair it with warm coral or brass accents to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #31534f
What is #31534f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31534f is rgb(49, 83, 79), in HSL hsl(173, 26%, 26%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 5%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #31534f?
Its best partners are warm, saturated accents like terracotta, coral, or brass, which lift its dull, ashy character. Cooler grays and muted sage also work, but can make the whole palette feel flat.
Is #31534f readable on white or black?
#31534f has a 8.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.