#358994 Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone cyan carries a distinctively cool, professional edge. Because it balances low saturation with a steady presence, #358994 works effectively as a reliable secondary accent in tech interfaces or branding projects. It pairs surprisingly well with warm terracotta tones to create a modern, grounded contrast. With a strong 5.2:1 contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability for small, dense content.
Questions about #358994
What is #358994 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #358994 is rgb(53, 137, 148), in HSL hsl(187, 47%, 39%) and in CMYK 64%, 7%, 0%, 42%.
What color schemes work best with #358994?
This mid-tone cyan creates a sophisticated, grounded contrast when paired with warm terracotta tones or soft neutrals. It functions best as a reliable secondary accent in digital interfaces where you need professional, readable, and non-distracting color choices.
Is #358994 readable on white or black?
#358994 has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.15:1 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.