#396472 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #396472 is a dark cyan with dusty gray undertones and very low saturation. Its serious, mysterious mood suits technology, aerospace, and moody interfaces, where it works well as a dominant background. White text achieves about 6.5:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy. The hex code for this color is #396472.
Questions about #396472
What is #396472 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #396472 is rgb(57, 100, 114), in HSL hsl(195, 33%, 34%) and in CMYK 50%, 12%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #396472?
Pair #396472 with warm cream, pale sand, or muted terracotta to balance its cool, dusty cyan base; use charcoal only for lighter supporting surfaces because similarly dark values can reduce separation.
Is #396472 warm or cool?
The #396472 hex color is distinctly cool because its dark cyan hue leans blue and is softened with gray, creating a calm, serious appearance rather than the energy of warmer teal or green shades.
Is #396472 readable on white or black?
#396472 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.