#395747 Hex Color

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Not a bright forest green, #395747 sits closer to slate: dark, ashy, and barely saturated. Its low lightness gives it real weight, which suits dark mode backgrounds and moody brand palettes. White text hits about 8:1 contrast on it, so body copy passes WCAG AA with room to spare. Pair it with warm ochre for a natural lift. The hex code #395747 reads grounded, not flashy.

Questions about #395747

What is #395747 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #395747 is rgb(57, 87, 71), in HSL hsl(148, 21%, 28%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 18%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #395747?
Warm ochre, muted rose, and soft cream all bring out the green undertone in #395747. Terracotta works too, since its warmth offsets this shade's ashy cast.
Is #395747 readable on white or black?
#395747 has a 7.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.