#395544 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, the hex code #395544 is a gray-green with a matte, shaded character. Its low saturation suggests seriousness and stability, making it useful for moody interfaces, eco branding, finance, or pharmacy materials. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background, where white text reads clearly with about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #395544
What is #395544 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #395544 is rgb(57, 85, 68), in HSL hsl(144, 20%, 28%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 20%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #395544?
#395544 pairs well with warm neutrals and muted terracotta, while soft cream or white adds contrast without overpowering its subdued gray-green character in grounded palettes for branding, editorial layouts, and calm interface accents.
Does #395544 read as warm or cool?
#395544 reads as a cool, subdued gray-green because its green hue is softened by low saturation and a strong gray component. That restrained character suits dark UI surfaces, eco-focused visuals, and layouts that need stability without stark black.
Is #395544 readable on white or black?
#395544 has a 8.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.