#397C68 Hex Color
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A cool, ashy teal with low saturation, #397c68 brings a composed feel to healthcare, wellness, and technology palettes. Its muted green undertones support clear, trustworthy branding without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or soft coral. White text has about 4.9:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #397c68
What is #397c68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #397c68 is rgb(57, 124, 104), in HSL hsl(162, 37%, 35%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 16%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #397c68?
#397c68 pairs well with warm cream, soft coral, muted gold, and dark charcoal, which balance its cool, ashy teal character and create restrained contrast for contemporary interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand systems. Use cream for airy surfaces, coral for calls to action, or charcoal for grounded headings and navigation.
Does #397c68 read as warm or cool?
#397c68 reads as a cool teal because its blue influence tempers the green, while its low saturation and grayish quality keep the effect composed rather than bright or icy in most digital interfaces and neutral palettes. It suits wellness and healthcare layouts when a steady, understated tone is preferable to vivid green.
Is #397c68 readable on white or black?
#397c68 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.