#38635F Hex Color
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A dark, muted teal with gray undertones, #38635f creates a serious, grounded mood for digital and print designs. Its low saturation suits healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality palettes without feeling stark. Use this shade as a dominant background with warm ivory accents; white text reads clearly at about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #38635f.
Questions about #38635f
What is #38635f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38635f is rgb(56, 99, 95), in HSL hsl(174, 28%, 30%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 4%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #38635f?
Warm ivory and muted terracotta pair well with #38635f, adding contrast and warmth without overwhelming its restrained teal base; charcoal can deepen the palette, while pale neutrals keep backgrounds clean and readable.
Is #38635f a warm or cool color?
#38635f reads as a cool, muted teal because its green-blue hue is softened by gray, though warm ivory or natural beige accents can make the overall palette feel more welcoming and balanced.
Is #38635f readable on white or black?
#38635f has a 6.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.