What Is SHA-384?
SHA-384 is a 384-bit hash function from the SHA-2 family, using the same core as SHA-512 with different initial values, offering a balanced security level with 192-bit collision resistance.
Specifications
Output Size 384 bits
Standard FIPS 180-4
Standard Year 2015
Origin SHA-384 in the SHA-2 family
Origin Year 2001
Use Cases
- TLS/SSL certificate chains
- Code signing and authentication
- Applications requiring moderate output size
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Security Notice
SHA-384 is suitable for cryptographic integrity checks and fingerprints when used appropriately. Use HMAC or KMAC when you need message authentication, and use a dedicated KDF such as Argon2, bcrypt, or scrypt for password storage.
Related Tools
Utilities
Implementation Notes
Practical usage details for this browser-based SHA-384 tool.
How to Generate a SHA-384 hash
- Choose UTF-8, Hex, Base64, or File input mode.
- Enter text, encoded bytes, or choose a local file to process.
- Click Generate SHA-384 Hash and copy the result.
Example Input and Output
Sample input:
abc
Sample output:
cb00753f45a35e8bb5a03d699ac65007272c32ab0eded1631a8b605a43ff5bed8086072ba1e7cc2358baeca134c825a7
When Not to Use SHA-384
- Do not use a plain hash or derivation output directly as password storage without the right password-hashing construction and parameters.
Recommended Alternatives
Review related tools when you need a different output size, security margin, or keyed construction.