#239795 Hex Color
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Somewhere between teal and sky blue, #239795 looks like shallow sea water on an overcast day. Its muted saturation keeps it cool without turning icy, and it reads fresher against terracotta than against the gray neutrals most palettes fall back on. Black text hits about 5.9:1 contrast on it, so buttons and banners stay readable.
Questions about #239795
What is #239795 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #239795 is rgb(35, 151, 149), in HSL hsl(179, 62%, 36%) and in CMYK 77%, 0%, 1%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #239795?
Terracotta, coral, and warm mustard bring out its fresh side, while charcoal grounds it for a more serious look. Skip pale pastels, which make this teal look washed out.
Is #239795 readable on white or black?
#239795 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.