Pelorous

Q: How do I use #38B4C7 in CSS?

You can use #38B4C7 in CSS with: background-color: #38B4C7; or color: #38B4C7; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 180, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 10%, 0%, 22%.

#38B4C7

Pelorous is a cool medium color with the hex code #38B4C7. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 56, 180, 199 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 10%, 0%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pelorous color values

HEX: #38B4C7
RGB: 56, 180, 199
HSL: 188°, 56%, 50%
CMYK: 72, 10, 0, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pelorous sits at 188° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Pelorous is rendered as rgb(56, 180, 199), where the blue channel is highest at 199, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Pelorous translates to a CMYK breakdown of 72C 10M 0Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (72%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Pelorous

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #38B4C7;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 180, 199;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#38B4C7',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 10%
Y: 0%
K: 22%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(56, 180, 199)
rgba(56, 180, 199, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 188° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #38B4C7?

#38B4C7 is Pelorous, a cool medium color with RGB values of 56, 180, 199. It has a hue of 188°, 56% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #38B4C7?

The RGB color code for #38B4C7 is rgb(56, 180, 199). This means it contains 56 red, 180 green, and 199 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pelorous a warm or cool color?

Pelorous (#38B4C7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #38B4C7 in CSS?

You can use #38B4C7 in CSS with: background-color: #38B4C7; or color: #38B4C7; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 180, 199). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 10%, 0%, 22%.