#398E6F Hex Color
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Somewhere between sea glass and hospital scrubs sits this muted teal, hex code #398e6f. Its gray undertone keeps things calm, so it works best as a supporting tone in wellness or healthcare palettes. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.3:1, so it holds up behind small copy. It flatters terracotta and warm cream.
Questions about #398e6f
What is #398e6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #398e6f is rgb(57, 142, 111), in HSL hsl(158, 43%, 39%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 22%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #398e6f?
Terracotta and warm cream bring out its green side, while a deep navy keeps it cool and grounded. Because #398e6f is muted, warmer partners give it energy without clashing.
Is #398e6f readable on white or black?
#398e6f has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.