#388072 Hex Color
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#388072 is a dusty, unsaturated teal with a cool, professional edge. It provides a stable backdrop for UI in healthcare and wellness tech. Because this shade can look flat at large scales, use it as a supporting secondary color rather than a dominant base. Pair it with crisp warm grays to enhance its clarity. The hex code for this muted teal is #388072.
Questions about #388072
What is #388072 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #388072 is rgb(56, 128, 114), in HSL hsl(168, 39%, 36%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 11%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #388072 for UI design?
This muted teal works best when paired with crisp, warm grays to enhance its clarity and prevent the interface from looking flat. For a professional aesthetic, try balancing it with neutral cream or soft off-white backgrounds to keep the focus on readability.
Is #388072 suitable for primary branding elements?
Because of its muted nature, #388072 functions more effectively as a secondary color or an accent rather than a dominant base. Using it in smaller UI elements like buttons or secondary navigation maintains a clean, professional edge without overwhelming the user.
Is #388072 readable on white or black?
#388072 has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.