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#28C38A color code is #28C38A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #28c38a.

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#28C38A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #28C38A is 0.4132. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.27:1 against white and 9.26:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#28C38A on white2.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#28C38A on black9.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #28C38A2.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #28C38A9.26:1AAA

#28C38A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #28C38A?+
The hex code for #28C38A is #28C38A. In RGB it's rgb(40, 195, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(158, 66%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #28C38A?+
#28C38A in RGB is (40, 195, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(40, 195, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #28C38A?+
#28C38A converts to CMYK(79%, 0%, 29%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #28C38A.
Is #28c38a a warm or cool color?+
#28C38A (#28C38A) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 158° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #28c38a belong to?+
#28C38A belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 158°, 66%, 46% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #28c38a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#28C38A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.27:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #28c38a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #28C38A (#28C38A) is 361 C Pantone 361 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #28C38A in design

Practical guidance for using #28c38a (#28C38A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#28C38A (#28C38A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #28C38A (#28C38A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#28C38A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#28C38A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #28C38A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #28c38a (#28C38A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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