Color #39747F Color / Colour Code #39747F
This page shows the hex color code for color #39747f (#39747F). The colour is a cyan tone with 38% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #39747F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#39747F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 159, 189, and 219 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 189, 309, and 69 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #39747F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 189 and saturation at 38%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 189 to 234 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 189 with its complement at 9 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 #39747F
Lightness variations at hue 189 and 38% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #39747F
Design Use Cases for #39747F
Balanced UI Color
At 38% saturation, #39747F 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 36% lightness, #39747F 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
#39747F is in the cyan spectrum (hue 189). 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 #39747F (hue 189) to its complement at hue 9. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 219. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #39747f, #7f4339);
CSS Code for #39747F
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About Color #39747F (#39747F)
#39747F is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 57 red, 116 green, and 127 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 189 degrees with 38% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #39747F is 100/255 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 55% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow, and 50% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #39747F against white is 5.28:1 and against black is 3.98:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 25% lightness.
The complementary colour #7F4339 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #39747F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #397F66 and #39517F, 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 #39747F?
- #39747F is Color #39747F, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(57, 116, 127), HSL(189, 38%, 36%), and CMYK(55%, 9%, 0%, 50%). Its perceived brightness is 100/255.
- Is #39747F accessible for text?
- Against white, #39747F has a contrast ratio of 5.28:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.98:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #39747F?
- The complementary colour is #7F4339 (hue 9). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #397F66 and #39517F. The triadic palette adds #7F3974 and #747F39 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #39747F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #39747f; or rgb(57, 116, 127); or hsl(189, 38%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 189 38% 36%; 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.