#398587 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #398587 is a medium-dark cyan with gray, ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives technology, communication, and aerospace designs a steady, refreshing feel without looking bright. Use the hex code #398587 as a supporting color with warm cream or coral, especially in interfaces and branding. Black text reads clearly on it at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #398587
What is #398587 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #398587 is rgb(57, 133, 135), in HSL hsl(182, 41%, 38%) and in CMYK 58%, 1%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #398587?
What mood does #398587 create in design?
#398587 creates a steady, refreshing mood rather than a bright or energetic one, because its medium-dark cyan hue is softened by low saturation and gray undertones. It suits technology, communication, aerospace, and calm interface designs.
Is #398587 readable on white or black?
#398587 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.