#38ccd2 color: Mermaid Net
#38ccd2 is rgb(56, 204, 210) in RGB and oklch(77.322% 0.11948 199.082) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Turquoise
- cyan-400
- Black 18%
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About #38ccd2
#38ccd2 is a bright light cyan color. In OKLCH it has 77.3% lightness, 0.119 chroma and a hue of 199°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 1.96:1 contrast and black text 10.74:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Mermaid Net (#22cccc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-400.
Lighter: #38ccd2 mixed with white
Darker: #38ccd2 mixed with black
Calmer: #38ccd2 with less saturation
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Questions about #38ccd2
What color is #38ccd2?
#38ccd2 is bright light cyan. The closest named color is Mermaid Net. In RGB it is rgb(56, 204, 210), in HSL hsl(182.34, 63.11%, 52.16%) and in OKLCH oklch(77.322% 0.11948 199.082).
What colors go well with #38ccd2?
The complementary color of #38ccd2 is #f89597. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #59cea8 and #55c3f2. The triadic partners are #d69ce6 and #deac55.
Is white or black text more readable on #38ccd2?
Black text reads better on #38ccd2: white gives a contrast ratio of 1.96:1 and black gives 10.74:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #38ccd2 a warm or cool color?
#38ccd2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 199 degrees, its lightness 77.3% and its chroma 0.119.