#397173 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated cyan carries a cold, reserved temperament. Because it sits on the muted side, #397173 works best as a supporting tone rather than a large background, which can read as flat. Pair this hex code with warm terracotta or soft coral to offset its coolness. It offers excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for clear, readable UI elements.
Questions about #397173
What is #397173 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #397173 is rgb(57, 113, 115), in HSL hsl(182, 34%, 34%) and in CMYK 50%, 2%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #397173?
Warm tones like terracotta or soft corals effectively balance the cold, ashy nature of #397173. Using these warmer shades prevents the cyan from looking too flat while creating a visually interesting, high-contrast palette for your UI components.
Is #397173 suitable for large backgrounds?
It is generally better to use #397173 as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. Because it is highly unsaturated, covering large areas with this specific shade can result in a flat, muddy appearance that lacks visual energy.
Is #397173 readable on white or black?
#397173 has a 5.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 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.