#538977 Hex Color
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Dusty teal with a gray cast. The hex code #538977 sits at medium lightness with low saturation, so it reads settled rather than bright. That muted quality suits wellness brands and healthcare interfaces where calm matters more than energy. Use it as a supporting tone against cream or terracotta, or as a base behind black text, which clears the 4.5:1 contrast mark.
Questions about #538977
What is #538977 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #538977 is rgb(83, 137, 119), in HSL hsl(160, 25%, 43%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 13%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #538977?
Warm neighbors work best. #538977 flatters terracotta and cream, where its cool gray-green undertone balances their warmth. Charcoal also pairs cleanly for text and UI elements.
Is #538977 readable on white or black?
#538977 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.