#39515E Hex Color
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#39515e is a dark, muted blue with a slightly greenish undertone and matte, dusty character. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood, making it useful as a supporting tone in finance, security, technology, or government designs. Use it for dark backgrounds with white text, which reaches about 8.4:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #39515e
What is #39515e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #39515e is rgb(57, 81, 94), in HSL hsl(201, 25%, 30%) and in CMYK 39%, 14%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #39515e in a design palette?
#39515e pairs well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and burgundy, which add contrast without overpowering its dusty blue base. These warmer accents work best for buttons, data highlights, or small brand details against a larger dark foundation.
Is #39515e readable on white or black?
#39515e has a 8.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.