#396A6B Hex Color
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#396a6b is a dark, muted cyan with cool green undertones and low saturation. Its ashy depth suggests seriousness and mystery while retaining a refreshing, technology-focused edge. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background, paired with warm ivory or copper for contrast. The hex code #396a6b supports white body text at about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #396a6b
What is #396a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #396a6b is rgb(57, 106, 107), in HSL hsl(181, 30%, 32%) and in CMYK 47%, 1%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #396a6b?
#396a6b pairs well with warm ivory, copper, and terracotta, whose warmth offsets its cool, muted cyan character while preserving its serious depth in interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts without making the palette feel overly bright or decorative.
Where does #396a6b work best?
#396a6b works best as a supporting tone, dark interface background, or restrained accent when a design needs a technical, serious mood with a subtle refreshing quality rather than a bright focal color.
Is #396a6b readable on white or black?
#396a6b has a 6.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.