#038EAC Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a professional yet refreshing tone. Because it offers strong legibility, black text remains highly readable against it, exceeding WCAG AA standards. Use #038eac as a primary accent in tech branding or as a bold background for UI elements. It pairs effectively with warm terra-cotta tones to offset its chilly, clinical nature. The hex code for this color is #038eac.
Questions about #038eac
What is #038eac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #038eac is rgb(3, 142, 172), in HSL hsl(191, 97%, 34%) and in CMYK 98%, 17%, 0%, 33%.
Why does #038eac work so well for modern web interfaces?
This shade strikes a balance between professional authority and refreshing clarity, making it excellent for primary interface elements where legibility is critical. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it meets accessibility standards while keeping a clean, modern aesthetic.
Which colors pair best with #038eac to create a balanced palette?
To soften the chilly, clinical nature of #038eac, pair it with warm terracotta or burnt orange tones. This contrast creates visual interest and warmth, grounding the cool cyan and preventing the design from feeling overly stark or detached in professional applications.
Is #038eac readable on white or black?
#038eac has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.