#039985 Hex Color
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The hex code #039985 is a cool, moderately muted teal with a clean green undertone and mid-dark value. It brings clarity and calm to healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or muted navy. Black text provides about 5.9:1 contrast, supporting accessible body text.
Questions about #039985
What is #039985 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #039985 is rgb(3, 153, 133), in HSL hsl(172, 96%, 31%) and in CMYK 98%, 0%, 13%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #039985?
Is #039985 readable on white or black?
#039985 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.