#438E78 Hex Color
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This muted, cool teal sits at a comfortable middle value, making it effective for healthcare or tech interfaces. Because it offers enough contrast for legible black body text, you can use #438e78 as a primary background or a reliable base for data visualization. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to avoid an overly clinical appearance. The hex code for this balanced shade is #438e78.
Questions about #438e78
What is #438e78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #438e78 is rgb(67, 142, 120), in HSL hsl(162, 36%, 41%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 15%, 44%.
How does #438e78 function in UI design?
#438e78 serves as an excellent neutral-leaning primary color for healthcare or data-heavy apps because its mid-tone value ensures high contrast for black text. It feels steady and reliable when paired with warm cream or light grays for a softer, non-clinical aesthetic.
Is #438e78 readable on white or black?
#438e78 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.