#239585 Hex Color
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A muted teal with a cool, steady presence. #239585 reads calm without turning cold, which suits wellness brands, healthcare interfaces, and trust-driven design. It works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can feel flat. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 5.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with warm coral for a pleasing contrast.
Questions about #239585
What is #239585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #239585 is rgb(35, 149, 133), in HSL hsl(172, 62%, 36%) and in CMYK 77%, 0%, 11%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #239585?
Warm coral and terracotta bring out the green side of #239585, while charcoal and cream keep it grounded. Avoid pairing it with bright blues, which flatten its muted character.
Is #239585 readable on white or black?
#239585 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.