Color #38DA0B Color / Colour Code #38DA0B
This page shows the hex color code for color #38da0b (#38DA0B). The colour is a green tone with 90% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #38DA0B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#38DA0B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 77, 107, and 137 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 107, 227, and 347 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #38DA0B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 107 and saturation at 90%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 107 to 152 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 107 with its complement at 287 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 #38DA0B
Lightness variations at hue 107 and 90% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #38DA0B
Design Use Cases for #38DA0B
High-Impact Accent
With 90% saturation, #38DA0B is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 45% lightness, #38DA0B is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Success & Growth Indicators
#38DA0B falls in the green range (hue 107). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #38DA0B (hue 107) to its complement at hue 287. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 137. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38da0b, #ad0bda);
CSS Code for #38DA0B
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About Color #38DA0B (#38DA0B)
#38DA0B is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 56 red, 218 green, and 11 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 19.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 107 degrees with 90% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #38DA0B is 146/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 74% cyan, 0% magenta, 95% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #38DA0B against white is 1.87:1 and against black is 11.20:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.20:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AD0BDA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #38DA0B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A0DA0B and #0BDA46, 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 #38DA0B?
- #38DA0B is Color #38DA0B, a green color (colour) with RGB(56, 218, 11), HSL(107, 90%, 45%), and CMYK(74%, 0%, 95%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 146/255.
- Is #38DA0B accessible for text?
- Against white, #38DA0B has a contrast ratio of 1.87:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.20:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #38DA0B?
- The complementary colour is #AD0BDA (hue 287). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A0DA0B and #0BDA46. The triadic palette adds #0B38DA and #DA0B38 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #38DA0B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #38da0b; or rgb(56, 218, 11); or hsl(107, 90%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 107 90% 45%; 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.