#38C79C Hex Color
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With its cool green undertone and medium lightness, #38c79c has a clear, refreshing presence without feeling harsh. Its moderate saturation supports sophistication and trust in healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, rather than a full page background. The hex code #38c79c also gives black text about 9.8:1 contrast, making small body copy highly readable.
Questions about #38c79c
What is #38c79c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38c79c is rgb(56, 199, 156), in HSL hsl(162, 56%, 50%) and in CMYK 72%, 0%, 22%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #38c79c?
Is #38c79c readable on white or black?
#38c79c has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.