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#299E73 color code is #299E73. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #299e73.

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#299E73 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #299E73 is 0.2616. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.37:1 against white and 6.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#299E73 on white3.37:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#299E73 on black6.23:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #299E733.37:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #299E736.23:1AA

#299E73 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #299E73?+
The hex code for #299E73 is #299E73. In RGB it's rgb(41, 158, 115), and in HSL it's hsl(158, 59%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #299E73?+
#299E73 in RGB is (41, 158, 115). Written in CSS: rgb(41, 158, 115).
What is the CMYK value of #299E73?+
#299E73 converts to CMYK(74%, 0%, 27%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #299E73.
Is #299e73 a warm or cool color?+
#299E73 (#299E73) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 158° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #299e73 belong to?+
#299E73 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 158°, 59%, 39% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #299e73 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#299E73 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.37:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #299e73?+
The nearest Pantone match for #299E73 (#299E73) is 362 C Pantone 362 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #299E73 in design

Practical guidance for using #299e73 (#299E73) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#299E73 (#299E73) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #299E73 (#299E73) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#299E73 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#299E73 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #299E73

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #299e73 (#299E73). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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