#389EB7 Hex Color

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Cool and moderately muted, #389eb7 blends cyan with a slightly blue-green cast. Its medium lightness feels refreshing and clear, supporting trust, freedom, and focused communication without the glare of brighter turquoise. Use it as a supporting brand tone or interface accent for technology, children’s products, and productivity tools. The hex code #389eb7 also supports readable black text at about 6.7:1 contrast.

Questions about #389eb7

What is #389eb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #389eb7 is rgb(56, 158, 183), in HSL hsl(192, 53%, 47%) and in CMYK 69%, 14%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #389eb7?
Pair #389eb7 with charcoal for grounded contrast, or use burgundy sparingly to add warmth without fighting its cool blue-green cast. For a lighter interface, muted cream can soften the combination while preserving its clear, technical feel.
Is #389eb7 readable on white or black?
#389eb7 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.74:1 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.