#38D6B9 Hex Color
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#38d6b9 is a high-saturation teal that feels crisp and energetic. This hex code reads very bright, making it a strong choice for modern healthcare or tech interfaces. Because of its intensity, it functions best as a 10% accent rather than a background. It offers excellent readability with black text, and it adds needed life when mixing gray into a neutral design system.
Questions about #38d6b9
What is #38d6b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38d6b9 is rgb(56, 214, 185), in HSL hsl(169, 66%, 53%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 14%, 16%.
How should I use #38d6b9 in a UI design?
#38d6b9 functions best as a focused accent color rather than a primary background because of its high intensity. Using it sparingly in buttons, notification badges, or icons helps draw the eye without overwhelming the user or reducing interface legibility.
What colors pair well with #38d6b9?
This vibrant teal pairs beautifully with dark, neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. It also balances well against soft whites or light grays, allowing the brightness of #38d6b9 to pop effectively.
Is #38d6b9 readable on white or black?
#38d6b9 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.48:1 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.