#38c472 color: Algal Fuel
#38c472 is rgb(56, 196, 114) in RGB and oklch(72.73% 0.16722 152.923) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Emerald
- emerald-500
- Black 23%
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About #38c472
#38c472 is a bright light green color. In OKLCH it has 72.7% lightness, 0.167 chroma and a hue of 153°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.26:1 contrast and black text 9.31:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Algal Fuel (#21c36f). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is emerald-500.
Lighter: #38c472 mixed with white
Darker: #38c472 mixed with black
Calmer: #38c472 with less saturation
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Questions about #38c472
What color is #38c472?
#38c472 is bright light green. The closest named color is Algal Fuel. In RGB it is rgb(56, 196, 114), in HSL hsl(144.86, 55.56%, 49.41%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.73% 0.16722 152.923).
What colors go well with #38c472?
The complementary color of #38c472 is #e37bd3. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #94b724 and #00c4b0. The triadic partners are #869dff and #fe795f.
Is white or black text more readable on #38c472?
Black text reads better on #38c472: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 and black gives 9.31:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #38c472 a warm or cool color?
#38c472 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 153 degrees, its lightness 72.7% and its chroma 0.167.