#398A61 Hex Color
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This muted green is grounded and reliable, lacking harsh brightness. Because it carries a balanced, earthy quality, #398a61 works best as a supporting tone in brand palettes focused on sustainability or finance. It maintains enough contrast to remain readable with black text, making it a functional choice for interface elements. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a sterile look.
Questions about #398a61
What is #398a61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #398a61 is rgb(57, 138, 97), in HSL hsl(150, 42%, 38%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 30%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #398a61?
Is #398a61 readable on white or black?
#398a61 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.