#397989 Hex Color
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#397989 is a muted cyan with ashy gray undertones and a cool, medium-dark appearance. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a steady, thoughtful feel. The blue-green cast suits technology, communication, and aerospace projects. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or coral. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #397989.
Questions about #397989
What is #397989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #397989 is rgb(57, 121, 137), in HSL hsl(192, 41%, 38%) and in CMYK 58%, 12%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #397989?
#397989 pairs well with warm neutrals and coral, which balance its cool blue-green cast; use a soft off-white base for calm layouts, or the accent when the palette needs more energy.
Where does #397989 work well?
#397989 works well for interface surfaces, technology branding, communication tools, and aerospace-themed visuals because its restrained blue-green tone feels stable, modern, and focused without the intensity of a brighter cyan.
Is #397989 readable on white or black?
#397989 has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.