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#38B858 color code is #38B858. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #38b858.

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#38B858 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #38B858 is 0.3583. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.57:1 against white and 8.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#38B858 on white2.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#38B858 on black8.17:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #38B8582.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #38B8588.17:1AAA

#38B858 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #38B858?+
The hex code for #38B858 is #38B858. In RGB it's rgb(56, 184, 88), and in HSL it's hsl(135, 53%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #38B858?+
#38B858 in RGB is (56, 184, 88). Written in CSS: rgb(56, 184, 88).
What is the CMYK value of #38B858?+
#38B858 converts to CMYK(70%, 0%, 52%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #38B858.
Is #38b858 a warm or cool color?+
#38B858 (#38B858) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 135° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #38b858 belong to?+
#38B858 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 135°, 53%, 47% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #38b858 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#38B858 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.57:1 — 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 #38b858?+
The nearest Pantone match for #38B858 (#38B858) is 7688 C Bright Green Meadow, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #38B858 in design

Practical guidance for using #38b858 (#38B858) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#38B858 (#38B858) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #38B858 (#38B858) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green 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

#38B858 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

#38B858 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 #38B858

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #38b858 (#38B858). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Google#34A853 · Google GreenGitHub#2DA44E · GitHub GreenSpotify#1DB954 · Spotify Green