#38905C Hex Color
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Far from a bright emerald, #38905c is a muted, medium green with a steady, grounded feel. Its low saturation suits eco, finance, and garden branding without shouting. It works best as a dominant base, and pairs well with warm sand or soft coral instead of white, which can wash it out. Black text on this hex code passes AA for body text at about 5.3:1.
Questions about #38905c
What is #38905c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38905c is rgb(56, 144, 92), in HSL hsl(145, 44%, 39%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 36%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #38905c?
Warm neutrals like sand and terracotta bring out its earthy side, while deep navy adds calm contrast. Skip pale pastels, which make the muted green look flat and dull.
Is #38905c readable on white or black?
#38905c has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.