#383741 Color Information

Hex color code: #383741

The hex color #383741 is a deep blue with RGB values of (56, 55, 65) and HSL of (246°, 8%, 24%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#383741
RGB
56, 55, 65
HSL
246°, 8%, 24%
CMYK
14%, 15%, 0%, 75%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #383741;
background-color: #383741;
border-color: #383741;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #383741;
border: 2px solid #383741;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#383741]
text-[#383741]
border-[#383741]
shadow-[0_0_10px_383741]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #383741, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #383741; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #383741; 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 #383741; background-color: #38374115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #38374120; border-left: 4px solid #383741; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #383741; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #383741 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

56, 55, 65

Red: 56 / Green: 55 / Blue: 65

HSL

246°, 8%, 24%

Hue: 246° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 24%

CMYK

14%, 15%, 0%, 75%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 75%

What color is #383741?

#383741 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #383741 to RGB:

rgb(56, 55, 65)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #383741 to HSL:

hsl(246, 8%, 24%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #383741 to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 15%, 0%, 75%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A intense blue tone, #383741 has RGB (56, 55, 65) and HSL (246°, 8%, 24%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #383741 is #414238, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #383C42.

Use #383741 in CSS: color: #383741 or background-color: #383741. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #383741

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.79:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #383741?

#383741 is a intense blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #383741?

#383741 in RGB is (56, 55, 65) - 56 red, 55 green, and 65 blue.

How to use #383741 in CSS?

Use #383741 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #383741?

#414238 (complementary), #383C42 (analogous), and #151519 (lighter shade) work well with #383741.