#33738E Color Information

Hex color code: #33738E

The hex color #33738E is a pastel blue with RGB values of (51, 115, 142) and HSL of (198°, 47%, 38%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSteel Blue
HEX
#33738E
RGB
51, 115, 142
HSL
198°, 47%, 38%
CMYK
64%, 19%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #33738E;
background-color: #33738E;
border-color: #33738E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #33738E;
border: 2px solid #33738E;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#33738E]
text-[#33738E]
border-[#33738E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_33738E]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #33738E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #33738E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #33738E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #33738E; background-color: #33738E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #33738E20; border-left: 4px solid #33738E; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #33738E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #33738E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

51, 115, 142

Red: 51 / Green: 115 / Blue: 142

HSL

198°, 47%, 38%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

64%, 19%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 64% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #33738E?

#33738E is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #33738E to RGB:

rgb(51, 115, 142)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #33738E to HSL:

hsl(198, 47%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #33738E to CMYK:

cmyk(64%, 19%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#33738E is a delicate blue color with RGB values of 51, 115, 142 and HSL of 198°, 47%, 38%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #33738E is #8E4F33, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #338E7C.

Use #33738E in CSS: color: #33738E or background-color: #33738E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #33738E

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.98:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #33738E?

#33738E is a delicate blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #33738E?

#33738E in RGB is (51, 115, 142) - 51 red, 115 green, and 142 blue.

How to use #33738E in CSS?

Use #33738E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #33738E?

#8E4F33 (complementary), #338E7C (analogous), and #1F4656 (lighter shade) work well with #33738E.