Aztec
Also known as: Pitch Green, Concealed Green, Tetsuonando Black, Tetsu Black
Aztec is what happens when cyan turns deep and muted. The effect is clean and modern, made for healthcare apps and modern branding. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Aztec maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (12.87:1, passes WCAG AA).
Aztec color codes
- HEX
- #293432
- RGB
- rgb(41, 52, 50)
- RGBA
- rgba(41, 52, 50, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(169, 12%, 18%)
- HSV
- hsv(169, 21%, 20%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(21%, 0%, 4%, 80%)
- LAB
- lab(20.6 -5.2 -0.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(31.4% 0.015 183.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslategray#2F4F4F · ΔE 10.3
- RAL 6012 — Black green#31403D · ΔE 4.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Aztec works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Aztec
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Aztec by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 12.87:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.63:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Aztec background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Aztec
Aztec with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aztec
Aztec triad
Similar colors
- Charcoal#343837 · ΔE 4.2
- Oil#313330 · ΔE 4.7
- Marshland#2B2E26 · ΔE 5.3
- Cinder#242A2E · ΔE 6.1
- Tamahagane#3B3F40 · ΔE 6.2
- Black Olive#3B3C36 · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Aztec is closest to Mole.
Aztec FAQs
What color is Aztec?
Aztec is a dark cyan with the hex code #293432. In HSL terms it has a hue of 169°, 12% saturation, and 18% lightness.
What is the hex code for Aztec?
The hex code for Aztec is #293432. In RGB it's rgb(41, 52, 50), and in CMYK it's cmyk(21%, 0%, 4%, 80%).
What colors go well with Aztec?
Aztec pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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