Information about #38A2CD color

#38A2CD color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #38A2CD belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(56, 162, 205) (22% red, 63.5% green, 80.4% blue), or CMYK 58 / 17 / 0 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#38A2CD presents itself as a confidently colored azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Peacock (#33A1C9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Moonstone (#3AA8C1) and Aquarius (#43A8C5).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(56, 162, 205)), which gives #38A2CD its character. If you plan to put text on a #38A2CD background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. #38A2CD has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#38A2CD color variations

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

#38A2CD color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#38A2CD color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#38A2CD color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#38A2CD color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#38A2CD 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
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#CD6237
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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
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#CDAD37
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#CD3758
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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
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#37CDAD
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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
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#CD37A3
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#A3CD37
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#6237CD
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#A3CD37
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#AD37CD
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#CD6237
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#58CD37
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Nearest named colors to #38A2CD

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

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Maximum Blue color link
Maximum Blue

#47ABCC

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Celestial Blue color link
Celestial Blue

#4997D0

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Summer Sky color link
Summer Sky

#38B0DE

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

Ball Blue color link
Ball Blue

#21ABCD

Glacial Blue Ice color link
Glacial Blue Ice

#368BC1

#38A2CD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#38A2CD
  • RGB56, 162, 205
  • CMYK58, 17, 0, 20
  • CSSrgb(56, 162, 205)
  • HSL197°, 60%, 51%
  • HSL Precise197.315°, 59.839%, 51.176%
  • HSV197°, 73%, 80%
  • HSB197°, 73%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.804
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.635, 0.804)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.635, 0.804, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.635, 0.804)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID38A2CD
  • DECIMAL ID3711693
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers8 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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