#394B2B Hex Color
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Darker than army fatigues and just as muted, #394b2b is a dusty olive with a faint lime undertone. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, though it can read muddy across large surfaces. It flatters cream and terracotta better than the usual beige. White text hits about 9.5:1 contrast against the hex code #394b2b, so small body type stays readable.
Questions about #394b2b
What is #394b2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #394b2b is rgb(57, 75, 43), in HSL hsl(94, 27%, 23%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 43%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #394b2b?
Cream, dusty terracotta, and warm tan all flatter #394b2b, since its low saturation lets warmer tones carry the palette. It also reads richer next to burgundy than beside camel.
Does #394b2b read warm or cool?
#394b2b reads warm, thanks to its yellow-heavy olive base. The very low saturation and dark lightness keep that warmth subdued, so it sits close to neutral in most palettes.
Is #394b2b readable on white or black?
#394b2b has a 9.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.