#39596A Hex Color
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Muted and dark, this blue-gray has a slightly green undertone and a matte, restrained appearance. The hex code #39596a brings seriousness and security to technology, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dark-mode background, where white text reaches about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio and remains clear for body copy.
Questions about #39596a
What is #39596a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #39596a is rgb(57, 89, 106), in HSL hsl(201, 30%, 32%) and in CMYK 46%, 16%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #39596a?
For a balanced palette, pair #39596a with white, pale blue, or soft gray; add terracotta as a warm accent to contrast its cool, muted base without making the design feel harsh.
Is #39596a a warm or cool color?
#39596a is a cool, muted blue-gray because its hue leans blue with a subtle green cast, while its low brightness adds a grounded, serious feel suited to interfaces and layouts that need calm visual structure.
Is #39596a readable on white or black?
#39596a has a 7.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.