#387180 Hex Color
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#387180 is a muted, ashy cyan with cool blue-green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its dusty saturation suggests trust, wisdom, and refreshing clarity without feeling vivid. Use it as a supporting color in communication, technology, or aerospace branding, paired with warm ivory or soft coral. The hex code #387180 supports white body text with about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #387180
What is #387180 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #387180 is rgb(56, 113, 128), in HSL hsl(193, 39%, 36%) and in CMYK 56%, 12%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #387180 in a palette?
Does #387180 read as warm or cool?
#387180 reads as a cool color because its muted cyan base leans toward blue-green rather than yellow or red, while its dusty saturation gives that coolness a calm, thoughtful character instead of a bright or icy appearance.
Is #387180 readable on white or black?
#387180 has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.