#383749 Color Information

Hex color code: #383749

A understated blue shade, #383749 appears as (56, 55, 73) in RGB and (243°, 14%, 25%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#383749

RGB

56, 55, 73

HSL

243°, 14%, 25%

CMYK

23%, 25%, 0%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #383749;
background-color: #383749;
border-color: #383749;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #383749;
border: 2px solid #383749;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#383749]
text-[#383749]
border-[#383749]
shadow-[0_0_10px_383749]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #383749, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #383749; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #383749; 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 #383749; background-color: #38374915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #38374920; border-left: 4px solid #383749; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #383749; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #383749 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

56, 55, 73

Red: 56 / Green: 55 / Blue: 73

HSL

243°, 14%, 25%

Hue: 243° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 25%

CMYK

23%, 25%, 0%, 71%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 71%

What color is #383749?

#383749 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

484937

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #383749 to RGB:

rgb(56, 55, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #383749 to HSL:

hsl(243, 14%, 25%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #383749 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 25%, 0%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #383749 has RGB (56, 55, 73) and HSL (243°, 14%, 25%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #383749 is #484937, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #373F49.

Use #383749 in CSS: color: #383749 or background-color: #383749. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #383749

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.81:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #383749?

#383749 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #383749?

#383749 in RGB is (56, 55, 73) - 56 red, 55 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #383749 in CSS?

Use #383749 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #383749?

#484937 (complementary), #373F49 (analogous), and #16161D (lighter shade) work well with #383749.