#38D7D8 Hex Color
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#38d7d8 is a cool, high-saturation cyan with a bright, lightly green undertone. Its clear, sparkling energy suggests freshness and youth, making it effective for spring campaigns, children’s products, communication tools, and technology interfaces. Use it as a lively supporting color or accent rather than a full-page background. The hex code #38d7d8 supports black text at about 11.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #38d7d8
What is #38d7d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38d7d8 is rgb(56, 215, 216), in HSL hsl(180, 67%, 53%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #38d7d8?
#38d7d8 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted coral, which give its bright cyan body and green undertone enough contrast without making the palette feel harsh. Use charcoal for text and coral sparingly for emphasis.
Is #38d7d8 readable on white or black?
#38d7d8 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.87:1 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.