#296C85 Color Information

Hex color code: #296C85

#296C85 is a calming blue color. In RGB it is (41, 108, 133), and in HSL it is (196°, 53%, 34%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameTeal
HEX
#296C85
RGB
41, 108, 133
HSL
196°, 53%, 34%
CMYK
69%, 19%, 0%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #296C85;
background-color: #296C85;
border-color: #296C85;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #296C85;
border: 2px solid #296C85;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#296C85]
text-[#296C85]
border-[#296C85]
shadow-[0_0_10px_296C85]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #296C85, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #296C85; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #296C85; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #296C85; background-color: #296C8515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #296C8520; border-left: 4px solid #296C85; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #296C85; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #296C85 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

41, 108, 133

Red: 41 / Green: 108 / Blue: 133

HSL

196°, 53%, 34%

Hue: 196° / Saturation: 53% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

69%, 19%, 0%, 48%

Cyan: 69% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 48%

What color is #296C85?

#296C85 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #296C85 to RGB:

rgb(41, 108, 133)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #296C85 to HSL:

hsl(196, 53%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #296C85 to CMYK:

cmyk(69%, 19%, 0%, 48%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A cool blue tone, #296C85 has RGB (41, 108, 133) and HSL (196°, 53%, 34%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #296C85 is #854129, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #29856F.

Use #296C85 in CSS: color: #296C85 or background-color: #296C85. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #296C85

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.58:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #296C85?

#296C85 is a cool blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #296C85?

#296C85 in RGB is (41, 108, 133) - 41 red, 108 green, and 133 blue.

How to use #296C85 in CSS?

Use #296C85 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #296C85?

#854129 (complementary), #29856F (analogous), and #173C4A (lighter shade) work well with #296C85.