#38697B Hex Color
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#38697b is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low saturation. Its dusty, shadowed character creates a serious, thoughtful mood without feeling flat. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or moody interface palettes. White text provides about 6.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #38697b
What is #38697b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38697b is rgb(56, 105, 123), in HSL hsl(196, 37%, 35%) and in CMYK 54%, 15%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #38697b?
#38697b pairs well with white, pale blue, warm sand, and muted terracotta accents because its cool, dusty base benefits from light contrast and restrained warmth in balanced interface palettes and layouts.
Is #38697b readable on white or black?
#38697b has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.