#38B8AF Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pastel teal brings a cool, refreshing clarity to digital interfaces. Because it maintains a high contrast ratio with black text, #38b8af performs well as a primary UI background or a soft header accent. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated, modern look, as it can appear slightly washed out when placed directly next to pure white.
Questions about #38b8af
What is #38b8af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38b8af is rgb(56, 184, 175), in HSL hsl(176, 53%, 47%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 5%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #38b8af for a professional palette?
Pair #38b8af with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate to maintain a sophisticated contrast. Because this teal is unsaturated, it works beautifully as a soft backdrop for sharp, dark typography or as a muted accent against warm, earthy browns.
Is #38b8af readable on white or black?
#38b8af has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.64:1 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.