#38DAB4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #38DAB4?

RGB(56, 218, 180), HSL(165.9, 68.6%, 53.7%), CMYK(74.3%, 0.0%, 17.4%, 14.5%).

Q: Does #38DAB4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.77:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#38DAB4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 56, 218, 180, in HSL 165.9°, 68.6%, 53.7%, and in CMYK 74.3%, 0.0%, 17.4%, 14.5%. The nearest named color is Shamrock.

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Color Values

HEX

#38DAB4

RGB

56, 218, 180

HSL

165.9, 68.6%, 53.7%

HSV

165.9, 74.3%, 85.5%

CMYK

74.3%, 0.0%, 17.4%, 14.5%

OKLCH

0.798 0.141 172.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Shamrock

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.