#399AB4 Hex Color
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This muted cyan offers a cool, professional presence that works well in technology and communication design. Because it lacks extreme saturation, it functions effectively as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair #399ab4 with deep charcoal or warm slate to balance its crisp, airy quality. The hex code #399ab4 also maintains excellent contrast with black text for accessible, readable typography.
Questions about #399ab4
What is #399ab4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #399ab4 is rgb(57, 154, 180), in HSL hsl(193, 52%, 46%) and in CMYK 68%, 14%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #399ab4 in a professional layout?
Is #399ab4 suitable for body text or interface labels?
#399ab4 is excellent for secondary elements like buttons, icons, or decorative borders, but it may struggle with contrast requirements if used for small body text. Always pair it with deep, dark background colors to ensure accessibility compliance.
Is #399ab4 readable on white or black?
#399ab4 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 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.