#038DB5 Hex Color
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This cool, mid-tone cyan feels professional and grounded. The hex code #038db5 works effectively as a primary button color or a supporting accent in technology branding. It provides enough visual weight to maintain readability in UI components. Black text remains highly readable on this shade, boasting a 5.5:1 contrast ratio that exceeds standard accessibility requirements for body copy.
Questions about #038db5
What is #038db5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #038db5 is rgb(3, 141, 181), in HSL hsl(193, 97%, 36%) and in CMYK 98%, 22%, 0%, 29%.
Which colors pair well with #038db5 in a palette?
This shade works effectively with neutral grays for balance or high-contrast white for a clean, modern aesthetic. To add warmth, consider pairing #038db5 with subtle coral accents, which creates a striking, balanced contrast for call-to-action sections in technology-focused branding.
Is #038db5 readable on white or black?
#038db5 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.