#37A98B Hex Color
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With medium lightness and restrained saturation, #37a98b is a cool teal with a clean, slightly green undertone. The hex code suits healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces as a supporting color or calm UI background. Pair it with charcoal or warm cream for definition. Black text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #37a98b
What is #37a98b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #37a98b is rgb(55, 169, 139), in HSL hsl(164, 51%, 44%) and in CMYK 67%, 0%, 18%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #37a98b?
#37a98b pairs well with charcoal for readable definition, warm cream for softer contrast, and muted terracotta for warmth. These combinations preserve the teal as a calm focal color without making a palette feel overly bright.
Is #37a98b warm or cool?
#37a98b reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance leans toward blue while retaining a noticeable green undertone. Its medium lightness and restrained saturation make it feel clean and composed rather than vivid, tropical, or strongly jewel-toned.
Is #37a98b readable on white or black?
#37a98b has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.