Color #396F69 Color / Colour Code #396F69
This page shows the hex color code for color #396f69 (#396F69). The colour is a cyan tone with 32% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #396F69 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#396F69 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 143, 173, and 203 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 173, 293, and 53 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #396F69
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 173 and saturation at 32%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 173 to 218 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 173 with its complement at 353 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #396F69
Lightness variations at hue 173 and 32% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #396F69
Design Use Cases for #396F69
Balanced UI Color
At 32% saturation, #396F69 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 33% lightness, #396F69 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#396F69 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 173). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #396F69 (hue 173) to its complement at hue 353. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 203. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #396f69, #6f3940);
CSS Code for #396F69
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About Color #396F69 (#396F69)
#396F69 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 57 red, 111 green, and 105 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 173 degrees with 32% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #396F69 is 94/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 49% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 56% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #396F69 against white is 5.75:1 and against black is 3.65:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 23% lightness.
The complementary colour #6F3940 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #396F69. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #396F4E and #395A6F, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #396F69?
- #396F69 is Color #396F69, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(57, 111, 105), HSL(173, 32%, 33%), and CMYK(49%, 0%, 5%, 56%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #396F69 accessible for text?
- Against white, #396F69 has a contrast ratio of 5.75:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.65:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #396F69?
- The complementary colour is #6F3940 (hue 353). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #396F4E and #395A6F. The triadic palette adds #69396F and #6F6939 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #396F69 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #396f69; or rgb(57, 111, 105); or hsl(173, 32%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 173 32% 33%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.