#38747A Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #38747a blends cyan with a gray, ashy cast for a steady, refreshing look. Its medium-dark value supports trust and clear communication without the sharpness of brighter blues. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, paired with warm ivory. White text remains suitable for small body copy. The hex code is #38747a.
Questions about #38747a
What is #38747a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38747a is rgb(56, 116, 122), in HSL hsl(185, 37%, 35%) and in CMYK 54%, 5%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #38747a?
Warm ivory pairs well with #38747a, softening its cool cyan-gray base, while charcoal adds depth for headings, borders, and high-priority interface elements without making the palette feel stark or overly saturated.
Does #38747a look warm or cool?
It reads as a cool, muted teal because its cyan lean creates coolness and its gray cast tempers saturation, making it useful for steady, refreshing interfaces where clarity matters more than energy or visual urgency.
Is #38747a readable on white or black?
#38747a has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.