#38B5DC
Blue
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About #38B5DC Blue
#38B5DC is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 56 red, 181 green, and 220 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 194°, saturation of 70%, and lightness of 54%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #38B5DC in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
194°
Hue
70%
Saturation
54%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #38B5DC based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #38B5DC against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#38B5DC on White
Contrast Ratio2.38:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#38B5DC on Black
Contrast Ratio8.81:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #38B5DC across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #38B5DC |
| RGB | rgb(56, 181, 220) |
| HSL | hsl(194, 70%, 54%) |
| RGB Decimal | 56, 181, 220 |
| RGB Percent | 22.0%, 71.0%, 86.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 75%, 18%, 0%, 14% |
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