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#38807B color code is #38807B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #38807b.

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#38807B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #38807B is 0.1771. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.62:1 against white and 4.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#38807B on white4.62:1AA
The quick brown fox
#38807B on black4.54:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #38807B4.62:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #38807B4.54:1AA

#38807B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #38807B?+
The hex code for #38807B is #38807B. In RGB it's rgb(56, 128, 123), and in HSL it's hsl(176, 39%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #38807B?+
#38807B in RGB is (56, 128, 123). Written in CSS: rgb(56, 128, 123).
What is the CMYK value of #38807B?+
#38807B converts to CMYK(56%, 0%, 4%, 50%) for print. Hex equivalent is #38807B.
Is #38807b a warm or cool color?+
#38807B (#38807B) is a transitional cyan — its hue sits at 176° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #38807b belong to?+
#38807B belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 176°, 39%, 36% — a transitional tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #38807b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#38807B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.62:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #38807b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #38807B (#38807B) is 625 C Pantone 625 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #38807B in design

Practical guidance for using #38807b (#38807B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#38807B is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #38807B (#38807B) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan 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

#38807B 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

#38807B 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.