#38b4cd color: Ocean Sigh
#38b4cd is rgb(56, 180, 205) in RGB and oklch(71.359% 0.11086 214.282) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Mint
- cyan-500
- Black 20%
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About #38b4cd
#38b4cd is a bright light cyan color. In OKLCH it has 71.4% lightness, 0.111 chroma and a hue of 214°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.45:1 contrast and black text 8.58:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Ocean Sigh (#34b5d5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-500.
Lighter: #38b4cd mixed with white
Darker: #38b4cd mixed with black
Calmer: #38b4cd with less saturation
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Questions about #38b4cd
What color is #38b4cd?
#38b4cd is bright light cyan. The closest named color is Ocean Sigh. In RGB it is rgb(56, 180, 205), in HSL hsl(190.07, 59.84%, 51.18%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.359% 0.11086 214.282).
What colors go well with #38b4cd?
The complementary color of #38b4cd is #df8874. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #3ab9ab and #62aae3. The triadic partners are #cd88bf and #b9a14a.
Is white or black text more readable on #38b4cd?
Black text reads better on #38b4cd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and black gives 8.58:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #38b4cd a warm or cool color?
#38b4cd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 214 degrees, its lightness 71.4% and its chroma 0.111.