#438A6A Hex Color
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#438a6a is an unsaturated, medium-dark green with a muted blue-gray undertone, so it feels grounded rather than vivid. It supports safety and reliability in sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening palettes. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI accent. With black text, this hex code reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #438a6a
What is #438a6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #438a6a is rgb(67, 138, 106), in HSL hsl(153, 35%, 40%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 23%, 46%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Does #438a6a read as a warm or cool green?
#438a6a reads as a restrained, slightly cool green in most palettes because its medium-dark lightness and low saturation soften the hue, while its blue-gray undertone keeps it from feeling bright or yellow. Warm cream or terracotta accents can shift it warmer.
Where does #438a6a work best in a design system?
#438a6a works well as a supporting brand tone, secondary button color, or medium-sized UI panel, where its muted saturation communicates reliability without overpowering the main accent in a restrained palette. Pair it with charcoal text and a small burgundy accent for a warmer, more editorial palette.
Is #438a6a readable on white or black?
#438a6a has a 4.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 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.