#378399 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a muted depth that avoids feeling overly artificial. Because black text offers excellent legibility against its surface, #378399 is a strong choice for UI elements and interface components where clarity matters. It pairs beautifully with warm coral accents for a modern, balanced palette. The hex code for this cyan is #378399.
Questions about #378399
What is #378399 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #378399 is rgb(55, 131, 153), in HSL hsl(193, 47%, 41%) and in CMYK 64%, 14%, 0%, 40%.
Why is #378399 effective for UI design?
The #378399 hex color maintains a high degree of contrast against standard black text, ensuring readability in small interface components. Its muted, unsaturated nature prevents the jarring visual fatigue often caused by highly saturated teals or cyans.
What colors pair well with #378399?
This muted cyan works best alongside warm coral or soft apricot accents, which provide a complementary vibrancy that balances the coolness of the teal. For a more neutral, professional palette, it also grounds perfectly against deep charcoal or soft off-white backgrounds.
Is #378399 readable on white or black?
#378399 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.