#389987 Hex Color
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Reach for this muted teal when a healthcare or wellness brand needs color that soothes without going clinical. #389987 sits mid-dark and desaturated, so it works best as a supporting tone behind black text, which clears 6.1:1 contrast. Pair it with warm sand or soft coral to keep its cool undertone from going flat.
Questions about #389987
What is #389987 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #389987 is rgb(56, 153, 135), in HSL hsl(169, 46%, 41%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 12%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #389987?
Warm coral and terracotta sharpen the cool undertone of #389987, while soft sand or cream keeps it gentle without washing it out. Skip muted blues nearby, since they blend into the teal and lose contrast.
Is #389987 readable on white or black?
#389987 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.