#38B6B3 Hex Color
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With moderate saturation, medium lightness, and cool green undertones, #38b6b3 feels soft, refreshing, and youthful. Use it as a supporting color in spring themes, communication tools, children’s products, and technology branding. Deep navy adds structure, while black text provides strong contrast at about 8.5:1. The hex code for this color is #38b6b3.
Questions about #38b6b3
What is #38b6b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38b6b3 is rgb(56, 182, 179), in HSL hsl(179, 53%, 47%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 2%, 29%.
Does #38b6b3 read as a warm or cool color?
#38b6b3 reads as a cool teal because its green is balanced with a noticeable blue influence, giving it a clean, refreshing feel rather than the warmth associated with yellow-leaning greens. It works well for approachable, youthful interfaces.
What colors pair well with #38b6b3?
Deep navy creates a grounded, professional contrast with #38b6b3, while warm coral or peach accents can add energy without overpowering its cool green base in interfaces, layouts, and branding alike. Lighter neutrals help preserve its airy, approachable character.
Is #38b6b3 readable on white or black?
#38b6b3 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.