Information about #38535A color

#38535A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#38535A falls into the Cyan Color FamilyLow Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(56, 83, 90) — 22% red, 32.5% green, 35.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 3 / 0 / 65. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#38535A presents itself as a softly toned aqua cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Explorer (#374E59). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Oracle (#395555) and Ivanhoe (#3B4C57).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(56, 83, 90)), which gives #38535A its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #38535A: 8.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #38535A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#38535A color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#38535A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #38535A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Explorer color link
Explorer

#374E59

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Ivanhoe color link
Ivanhoe

#3B4C57

Jetsetter color link
Jetsetter

#40505A

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Timekeeper color link
Timekeeper

#41595A

Wind Talker color link
Wind Talker

#3A4859

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#38535A
  • RGB56, 83, 90
  • CMYK13, 3, 0, 65
  • CSSrgb(56, 83, 90)
  • HSL192°, 23%, 29%
  • HSL Precise192.353°, 23.288%, 28.627%
  • HSV192°, 38%, 35%
  • HSB192°, 38%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.325, 0.353)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.325, 0.353, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.325, 0.353)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.3%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID38535A
  • DECIMAL ID3691354
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01