Warm Aqua Thread

#38addc

Notes

Warm Aqua Thread (#38ADDC) is a true cyan with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (197°, 70%, 54%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary orange. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#38addc

RGB

rgb(56, 173, 220)

HSL

hsl(197, 70%, 54%)