#239E79 Hex Color
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#239e79 is a cool, moderately muted teal with a green undertone and medium-dark value. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a clear, composed feel, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use the hex code #239e79 as a supporting color or accent with warm cream and charcoal. Black text provides about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #239e79
What is #239e79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #239e79 is rgb(35, 158, 121), in HSL hsl(162, 64%, 38%) and in CMYK 78%, 0%, 23%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #239e79?
Warm cream and a dark neutral pair well with #239e79, giving its cool green cast more definition without making the palette feel harsh; a muted orange accent adds warmth in hospitality or wellness branding.
Where does #239e79 work best in a design system?
Use #239e79 as a supporting tone, button color, or compact accent rather than a full-page background; its medium-dark, moderately muted value gives small areas presence while preserving a calmer, more flexible interface palette.
Is #239e79 readable on white or black?
#239e79 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.