#388F8F Color Information

Hex color code: #388F8F

#388F8F is a delicate cyan color. In RGB it is (56, 143, 143), and in HSL it is (180°, 44%, 39%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#388F8F

RGB

56, 143, 143

HSL

180°, 44%, 39%

CMYK

61%, 0%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #388F8F;
background-color: #388F8F;
border-color: #388F8F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #388F8F;
border: 2px solid #388F8F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#388F8F]
text-[#388F8F]
border-[#388F8F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_388F8F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #388F8F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #388F8F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #388F8F; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #388F8F; background-color: #388F8F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #388F8F20; border-left: 4px solid #388F8F; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #388F8F; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #388F8F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

56, 143, 143

Red: 56 / Green: 143 / Blue: 143

HSL

180°, 44%, 39%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 39%

CMYK

61%, 0%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 61% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #388F8F?

#388F8F is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8F3838

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #388F8F to RGB:

rgb(56, 143, 143)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #388F8F to HSL:

hsl(180, 44%, 39%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #388F8F to CMYK:

cmyk(61%, 0%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#388F8F is a pastel cyan color with RGB values of 56, 143, 143 and HSL of 180°, 44%, 39%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #388F8F is #8F3838, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #388F63.

Use #388F8F in CSS: color: #388F8F or background-color: #388F8F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #388F8F

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.49:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #388F8F?

#388F8F is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #388F8F?

#388F8F in RGB is (56, 143, 143) - 56 red, 143 green, and 143 blue.

How to use #388F8F in CSS?

Use #388F8F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #388F8F?

#8F3838 (complementary), #388F63 (analogous), and #225858 (lighter shade) work well with #388F8F.