#38584C Hex Color
A serious and muted dark dusty teal
This dark, dusty teal carries a serious, muted tone with a matte finish. Because of its low saturation, #38584c functions best as a background base rather than a highlight. It offers strong contrast for white typography, making it a reliable choice for tech or healthcare interfaces. Pair this color with warm, desaturated creams to prevent the palette from feeling too cold or gloomy.
Questions about #38584c
What is #38584c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38584c is rgb(56, 88, 76), in HSL hsl(158, 22%, 28%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 14%, 65%.
What colors pair best with #38584c?
Because #38584c is a muted, low-saturation teal, it pairs beautifully with warm, desaturated creams or soft off-whites to balance its inherent coolness. For a professional aesthetic, try combining it with charcoal for text or lighter gray-beige tones for structural elements.
Is #38584c readable on white or black?
#38584c has a 7.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.