#038BD6 Hex Color
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A bright azure that sits close to pool water on a sunny day, this blue is vivid without tipping into neon. The hex code #038bd6 carries the steady, trustworthy feel that finance, tech, and healthcare brands lean on. Black text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.7:1. It works best as an accent against navy or charcoal, since its saturation can wear on the eye across a full background.
Questions about #038bd6
What is #038bd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #038bd6 is rgb(3, 139, 214), in HSL hsl(201, 97%, 43%) and in CMYK 99%, 35%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #038bd6?
#038bd6 pairs well with deep navy and charcoal for a grounded, professional look. Its complement is a burnt orange, which makes both colors pop in buttons and calls to action.
Is #038bd6 readable on white or black?
#038bd6 has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.