#387B8C Hex Color
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Not a bright cyan, #387b8c reads as a dusty sky blue with ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation makes it a steady base for tech branding and dashboard backgrounds, where brighter blues would shout. Pair it with warm coral for contrast that feels intentional. The hex code also passes WCAG AA with white text at about 4.8:1.
Questions about #387b8c
What is #387b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #387b8c is rgb(56, 123, 140), in HSL hsl(192, 43%, 38%) and in CMYK 60%, 12%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #387b8c?
Warm coral and soft peach make the muted cyan in #387b8c feel livelier, while charcoal keeps it grounded for interfaces. Avoid pale grays, which tend to wash it out.
Is #387b8c readable on white or black?
#387b8c has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.