#38A3D8 Hex Color
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#38a3d8 is a cool, clear blue with a moderate saturation that avoids feeling neon. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it functions well as a reliable base for UI components and large headers in tech or financial applications. If you are learning how to make gray tones to pair with this, remember that it often loses its impact when set against stark white.
Questions about #38a3d8
What is #38a3d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38a3d8 is rgb(56, 163, 216), in HSL hsl(200, 67%, 53%) and in CMYK 74%, 25%, 0%, 15%.
Where is the best place to use #38a3d8 in branding?
Because of its moderate, non-neon saturation, #38a3d8 is an excellent choice for financial or tech applications that require a trustworthy, professional feel. It acts as an approachable, clear blue that anchors layouts without dominating them, making it ideal for buttons, icons, or navigation headers.
Is #38a3d8 readable on white or black?
#38a3d8 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.