#389C94 Hex Color
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This muted, cool-toned teal feels balanced and professional. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, #389c94 avoids the harshness of vivid primaries, making it a reliable choice for tech or healthcare interfaces. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays or soft creams, providing enough contrast for readable body text. Use this hex code as a secondary accent to avoid overwhelming your layout.
Questions about #389c94
What is #389c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #389c94 is rgb(56, 156, 148), in HSL hsl(175, 47%, 42%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 5%, 39%.
When should I use #389c94 in a user interface?
#389c94 works best as a secondary accent color for tech and healthcare applications because it conveys stability without the harshness of a primary green. Use it alongside charcoal or soft off-white backgrounds to ensure high readability for body text.
Which colors pair best with #389c94 for a balanced palette?
Is #389c94 readable on white or black?
#389c94 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.