#368DA0 Hex Color
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A dusty teal that recalls weathered sea glass, #368da0 sits at a medium lightness with low saturation, so it reads soft instead of electric. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.5:1, which makes it a solid choice for UI backgrounds and panels. Pair it with warm sand or terracotta to keep its cool undertone from going flat. The hex code for this shade of cyan is #368da0.
Questions about #368da0
What is #368da0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #368da0 is rgb(54, 141, 160), in HSL hsl(191, 50%, 42%) and in CMYK 66%, 12%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #368da0?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and sand balance its cool undertone, while navy keeps the palette in a calm, coastal register. Avoid bright saturated blues nearby, since they make #368da0 look washed out.
Is #368da0 readable on white or black?
#368da0 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.