#38C1B4 Hex Color
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#38c1b4 is a crisp, cool teal with high saturation that leans toward pastel. This hex code works well as a vibrant accent color for technology or wellness interfaces. Because black text maintains strong contrast against this shade, it functions well for readable UI elements. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to balance the intensity rather than using it for massive, overwhelming backgrounds.
Questions about #38c1b4
What is #38c1b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38c1b4 is rgb(56, 193, 180), in HSL hsl(174, 55%, 49%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 7%, 24%.
How should #38c1b4 be applied in UI design projects?
#38c1b4 acts as a high-impact accent, so avoid using it as a primary background color to prevent eye strain. Instead, use it for buttons, icons, or text highlights to draw attention when paired with charcoal or deep navy grays.
Is #38c1b4 readable on white or black?
#38c1b4 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.