#358D98 Hex Color
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#358d98 is a cool, muted cyan with a blue-green undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation feels refreshing and focused, fitting communication, technology, productivity, and children’s products. Use the hex code #358d98 as a supporting tone beside warm cream or muted coral. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #358d98
What is #358d98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #358d98 is rgb(53, 141, 152), in HSL hsl(187, 48%, 40%) and in CMYK 65%, 7%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #358d98?
#358d98 pairs well with warm cream, muted coral, charcoal, and terracotta, which balance its cool blue-green cast without making the palette feel overly bright. Use cream for space, charcoal for structure, and coral sparingly as an accent.
Is #358d98 readable on white or black?
#358d98 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.