#38615C Hex Color
Muted Teal with a Shadowed Edge
Somewhere between shaded pine and wet slate, this dark teal stays muted and heavy on the eyes. Its low saturation suits a dominant base in dark mode UI or wellness branding, though it can turn muddy without contrast. Warm creams and dusty corals lift it. The hex code is #38615c, and white text reads clearly on top at about 6.9 to 1.
Questions about #38615c
What is #38615c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38615c is rgb(56, 97, 92), in HSL hsl(173, 27%, 30%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 5%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #38615c?
Warm accents work best, since the cool grayed teal needs lift. Try terracotta, dusty coral, or warm cream to add contrast and keep the palette from reading flat. Pure white works too, but warm neutrals feel softer.
Is #38615c readable on white or black?
#38615c has a 6.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.