Color #38433E Color / Colour Code #38433E
This page shows the hex color code for color #38433e (#38433E). The colour is a cyan tone with 9% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #38433E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#38433E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 123, 153, and 183 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 153, 273, and 33 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #38433E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 153 and saturation at 9%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 153 to 198 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 153 with its complement at 333 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #38433E
Lightness variations at hue 153 and 9% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #38433E
Design Use Cases for #38433E
Neutral Foundation Color
#38433E has almost no saturation (9%), making it an excellent neutral. Use it for page backgrounds, card surfaces, divider lines, and any element that should recede visually. Neutrals like this form the foundation of every professional design system.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#38433E at 24% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#38433E is in the cyan spectrum (hue 153). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #38433E (hue 153) to its complement at hue 333. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 183. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38433e, #43383d);
CSS Code for #38433E
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About Color #38433E (#38433E)
#38433E is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 56 red, 67 green, and 62 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 153 degrees with 9% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #38433E is 63/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 74% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #38433E against white is 10.29:1 and against black is 2.04:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #43383D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #38433E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #384338 and #384243, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #38433E?
- #38433E is Color #38433E, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(56, 67, 62), HSL(153, 9%, 24%), and CMYK(16%, 0%, 7%, 74%). Its perceived brightness is 63/255.
- Is #38433E accessible for text?
- Against white, #38433E has a contrast ratio of 10.29:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.04:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #38433E?
- The complementary colour is #43383D (hue 333). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #384338 and #384243. The triadic palette adds #3E3843 and #433E38 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #38433E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #38433e; or rgb(56, 67, 62); or hsl(153, 9%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 153 9% 24%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.