Cyan / Aqua is a
cool light color with the hex code #38F0FA.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
56, 240, 250 in digital design or CMYK 78%, 4%, 0%, 2% for print applications.
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Cyan / Aqua
#38F0FA
Cyan / Aqua color values
- HEX
- #38F0FA
- RGB
- 56, 240, 250
- HSL
- 183°, 95%, 60%
- CMYK
- 78, 4, 0, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cyan / Aqua sits at 183° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Cyan / Aqua is rendered as rgb(56, 240, 250), where the blue channel is highest at 250, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Cyan / Aqua translates to a CMYK breakdown of 78C 4M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 78% cyan. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Cyan / Aqua
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #38F0FA;
--brand-primary-rgb: 56, 240, 250;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#38F0FA',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 78%
M: 4%
Y: 0%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(56, 240, 250)
rgba(56, 240, 250, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #38F0FA?
#38F0FA is Cyan / Aqua, a cool light color with RGB values of 56, 240, 250. It has a hue of 183°, 95%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #38F0FA?
The RGB color code for #38F0FA is rgb(56, 240, 250). This means it contains 56 red,
240 green, and 250 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cyan / Aqua a warm or cool color?
Cyan / Aqua (#38F0FA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #38F0FA in CSS?
You can use #38F0FA in CSS with:
background-color: #38F0FA; or color: #38F0FA; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 240, 250). For print design, use CMYK: 78%, 4%, 0%, 2%.