Quiet Aqua Quartz

#38bde5

Notes

Quiet Aqua Quartz (#38BDE5) 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 (194°, 77%, 56%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#38bde5

RGB

rgb(56, 189, 229)

HSL

hsl(194, 77%, 56%)