#38abbc color: Explore Blue
#38abbc is rgb(56, 171, 188) in RGB and oklch(68.503% 0.10259 209.217) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Mint
- cyan-500
- Black 26%
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About #38abbc
#38abbc is a bright cyan color. In OKLCH it has 68.5% lightness, 0.103 chroma and a hue of 209°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.72:1 contrast and black text 7.72:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Explore Blue (#30aabc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-500.
Lighter: #38abbc mixed with white
Darker: #38abbc mixed with black
Calmer: #38abbc with less saturation
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Questions about #38abbc
What color is #38abbc?
#38abbc is bright cyan. The closest named color is Explore Blue. In RGB it is rgb(56, 171, 188), in HSL hsl(187.73, 54.1%, 47.84%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.503% 0.10259 209.217).
What colors go well with #38abbc?
The complementary color of #38abbc is #d28175. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #42ae9b and #58a2d2. The triadic partners are #bd82b9 and #b39749.
Is white or black text more readable on #38abbc?
Black text reads better on #38abbc: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.72:1 and black gives 7.72:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #38abbc a warm or cool color?
#38abbc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 209 degrees, its lightness 68.5% and its chroma 0.103.