#389A9E Hex Color
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#389a9e is a cool, moderately muted cyan with balanced blue-green undertones. Its refreshing character suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking, making it useful for technology, communication, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI background, with black text for readable body copy. The hex code #389a9e brings energy without looking harsh.
Questions about #389a9e
What is #389a9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #389a9e is rgb(56, 154, 158), in HSL hsl(182, 48%, 42%) and in CMYK 65%, 3%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #389a9e?
#389a9e pairs well with white, black, and navy, while warm neutrals such as terracotta add contrast without overpowering its cool blue-green base, especially in calm interfaces and balanced brand palettes. Pale gray backgrounds create a quieter, more restrained combination.
Does #389a9e read as a warm or cool color?
#389a9e reads as a cool cyan because its balanced blue-green mix leans crisp and refreshing rather than warm or earthy, while its moderate saturation keeps the effect approachable instead of icy.
Is #389a9e readable on white or black?
#389a9e has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 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.