#38695B Hex Color
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#38695b is a dark, muted teal with cool green and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, shadowed mood suited to wellness branding, technology interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or copper accents. White text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #38695b.
Questions about #38695b
What is #38695b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38695b is rgb(56, 105, 91), in HSL hsl(163, 30%, 32%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 13%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #38695b?
Is #38695b warm or cool?
#38695b reads as a cool color because its teal base leans toward blue, while gray undertones soften its green. That balance gives it a calm, serious feel rather than a bright tropical look.
Can white text be used on #38695b?
White text on #38695b reaches about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text; still check the exact font size and weight in your final design.
Is #38695b readable on white or black?
#38695b has a 6.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.