#38A7A1 Hex Color
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#38a7a1 is a medium, moderately muted teal with a cool blue-green cast. Its restrained saturation feels clear and steady rather than loud, giving wellness, healthcare, and technology interfaces a fresh, capable tone. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI accent; black text has about 7.2:1 contrast on it. The hex code is #38a7a1.
Questions about #38a7a1
What is #38a7a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38a7a1 is rgb(56, 167, 161), in HSL hsl(177, 50%, 44%) and in CMYK 66%, 0%, 4%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #38a7a1 in a design palette?
#38a7a1 works well with warm neutrals such as cream, sand, or terracotta, which balance its cool blue-green cast. Navy adds depth for interfaces, while a muted coral accent creates controlled contrast without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #38a7a1 readable on white or black?
#38a7a1 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 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.