#395957 Hex Color
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Close to deep sea glass, #395957 is a dark, heavily muted cyan with a gray-green cast. Its low saturation keeps layouts calm and subdued, which suits moody backgrounds and supporting panels more than bold accents. Pair it with warm coral or soft cream to lift the gloom. White text on this hex code reaches about 7.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #395957
What is #395957 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #395957 is rgb(57, 89, 87), in HSL hsl(176, 22%, 29%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 2%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #395957?
Warm accents like coral, soft cream, and terracotta bring out the warmth this dark cyan hides. Cool grays work too, but they can make designs feel flat.
Is #395957 readable on white or black?
#395957 has a 7.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.