#38D6A5 Hex Color
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#38d6a5 is a cool, green-leaning teal with high saturation and medium-light brightness. Its sparkling energy supports clarity and a polished, refreshing mood in healthcare, wellness, technology, and communication design. Use it as a lively accent or supporting brand color rather than a full-page background. The hex code #38d6a5 supports clear black body text, with about an 11.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #38d6a5
What is #38d6a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38d6a5 is rgb(56, 214, 165), in HSL hsl(161, 66%, 53%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 23%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #38d6a5 in a design palette?
Is #38d6a5 readable on white or black?
#38d6a5 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.33:1 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.