#38AAEC Hex Color
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Close to the blue of a clear noon sky, #38aaec is a vivid, light blue with a cool cast. That saturation makes it a strong pick for buttons, links, and brand accents rather than full backgrounds. It flatters warm coral and sandy neutrals, and black text stays readable on it. The hex code #38aaec suits tech, finance, and healthcare work.
Questions about #38aaec
What is #38aaec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38aaec is rgb(56, 170, 236), in HSL hsl(202, 83%, 57%) and in CMYK 76%, 28%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #38aaec?
Coral and terracotta give this blue a warm counterpoint, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Pale grays are a weak match because they wash out its brightness.
Is #38aaec readable on white or black?
#38aaec has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.12:1 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.