#39C5C4 Hex Color
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Not teal, and softer than most cyans, #39c5c4 is a pastel sky blue with a fresh, glowing feel. Its high lightness suits spring themes, baby products, and app backgrounds. It washes out next to pure white, so try a mixed light gray instead, and what colors make gray shows you how. Black text on this hex code hits about 10:1 contrast.
Questions about #39c5c4
What is #39c5c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #39c5c4 is rgb(57, 197, 196), in HSL hsl(180, 55%, 50%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 1%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #39c5c4?
Deep navy and warm coral both make #39c5c4 pop without competing with its lightness. For a softer palette, pair it with sand, off-white, and muted sage. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since they blur together.
Is #39c5c4 a warm or cool color?
Cool. The green-leaning cyan reads crisp because of its high lightness and clear blue-green hue. Placed next to warm tones like peach or sand, it feels especially refreshing and helps balance a palette.
Is #39c5c4 readable on white or black?
#39c5c4 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.