#38abbf color: Explore Blue
#38abbf is rgb(56, 171, 191) in RGB and oklch(68.622% 0.10368 211.601) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Mint
- cyan-500
- Black 25%
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About #38abbf
#38abbf is a bright cyan color. In OKLCH it has 68.6% lightness, 0.104 chroma and a hue of 212°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.71:1 contrast and black text 7.75:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Explore Blue (#30aabc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-500.
Lighter: #38abbf mixed with white
Darker: #38abbf mixed with black
Calmer: #38abbf with less saturation
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Questions about #38abbf
What color is #38abbf?
#38abbf is bright cyan. The closest named color is Explore Blue. In RGB it is rgb(56, 171, 191), in HSL hsl(188.89, 54.66%, 48.43%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.622% 0.10368 211.601).
What colors go well with #38abbf?
The complementary color of #38abbf is #d28172. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #3eaf9e and #5ba2d5. The triadic partners are #c082b7 and #b29848.
Is white or black text more readable on #38abbf?
Black text reads better on #38abbf: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 and black gives 7.75:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #38abbf a warm or cool color?
#38abbf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 212 degrees, its lightness 68.6% and its chroma 0.104.