#39515B Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated cyan carries a matte, dusty quality that feels serious and grounded. Because of its high contrast ratio with white, #39515b works well for UI elements that require readability and a moody, professional aesthetic. It pairs effectively with warm, sandy neutrals to soften its clinical edge. Avoid using it in large, full-screen blocks, where the greyish undertones can sometimes read as murky.
Questions about #39515b
What is #39515b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #39515b is rgb(57, 81, 91), in HSL hsl(198, 23%, 29%) and in CMYK 37%, 11%, 0%, 64%.
Does #39515b read as a warm or cool color?
#39515b is definitively a cool-toned color, sitting firmly in the cyan-blue family with strong grey undertones. While its darkness gives it a serious, grounded quality, it lacks the warmth of green-based teals or sandy neutrals, making it feel clinical and restrained rather than cozy.
What colors pair well with #39515b for web design?
This color excels when paired with warm, sandy neutrals or soft creams, which help offset its clinical, desaturated edge. To create a balanced interface, use #39515b for primary text or navigation bars, then introduce a warm beige or sand for background sections to soften the overall composition.
Is #39515b readable on white or black?
#39515b has a 8.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.