#38818A Hex Color
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#38818a is a muted, cool cyan with gray undertones and a medium-dark value. Its dusty finish suggests trust and clarity without the sharpness of brighter turquoise. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or children’s branding, paired with warm ivory or coral. The #38818a hex code supports black body text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #38818a
What is #38818a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38818a is rgb(56, 129, 138), in HSL hsl(187, 42%, 38%) and in CMYK 59%, 7%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #38818a?
Warm ivory and coral balance #38818a’s cool, gray-muted character, while charcoal can provide a softer dark companion than pure black in interface text and supporting elements without overwhelming its muted base. Use coral sparingly when you want more energy.
Is #38818a a warm or cool color?
#38818a reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray undertones, giving it a restrained, dusty appearance rather than the bright energy of turquoise. That balance makes it feel clear, calm, and dependable in supporting roles.
Is #38818a readable on white or black?
#38818a has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.