#39494B Hex Color
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This dark, muted cyan lands in a space between slate and inky teal. It carries a heavy, matte quality that works perfectly as a moody background color for modern tech interfaces. Because white text maintains a strong 9.4:1 contrast ratio here, the hex code #39494b remains legible even for smaller body copy. Pair it with soft cream tones to break up its serious, dusty demeanor.
Questions about #39494b
What is #39494b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #39494b is rgb(57, 73, 75), in HSL hsl(187, 14%, 26%) and in CMYK 24%, 3%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #39494b?
The best palettes for #39494b include soft cream or warm beige to neutralize its heavy, dusty demeanor. Using these lighter, warmer tones creates a balanced, modern aesthetic that prevents the deep cyan from feeling too dark or oppressive on screen.
Is #39494b readable on white or black?
#39494b has a 9.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.