#385248 Color Information

Hex color code: #385248

The hex color #385248 is a neutral cyan with RGB values of (56, 82, 72) and HSL of (157°, 19%, 27%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#385248

RGB

56, 82, 72

HSL

157°, 19%, 27%

CMYK

32%, 0%, 12%, 68%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #385248;
background-color: #385248;
border-color: #385248;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #385248;
border: 2px solid #385248;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#385248]
text-[#385248]
border-[#385248]
shadow-[0_0_10px_385248]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #385248, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #385248; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #385248; 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 #385248; background-color: #38524815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #38524820; border-left: 4px solid #385248; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #385248; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #385248 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

56, 82, 72

Red: 56 / Green: 82 / Blue: 72

HSL

157°, 19%, 27%

Hue: 157° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

32%, 0%, 12%, 68%

Cyan: 32% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 12% / Key: 68%

What color is #385248?

#385248 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

523842

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #385248 to RGB:

rgb(56, 82, 72)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #385248 to HSL:

hsl(157, 19%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #385248 to CMYK:

cmyk(32%, 0%, 12%, 68%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced cyan tone, #385248 has RGB (56, 82, 72) and HSL (157°, 19%, 27%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #385248 is #523842, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #38523B.

Use #385248 in CSS: color: #385248 or background-color: #385248. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #385248

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.47:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #385248?

#385248 is a balanced cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #385248?

#385248 in RGB is (56, 82, 72) - 56 red, 82 green, and 72 blue.

How to use #385248 in CSS?

Use #385248 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #385248?

#523842 (complementary), #38523B (analogous), and #192420 (lighter shade) work well with #385248.