#388CD6 Color Information

Hex color code: #388CD6

The hex color #388CD6 is a cool blue with RGB values of (56, 140, 214) and HSL of (208°, 66%, 53%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameRoyal Blue

HEX

#388CD6

RGB

56, 140, 214

HSL

208°, 66%, 53%

CMYK

74%, 35%, 0%, 16%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #388CD6;
background-color: #388CD6;
border-color: #388CD6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #388CD6;
border: 2px solid #388CD6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#388CD6]
text-[#388CD6]
border-[#388CD6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_388CD6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #388CD6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #388CD6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #388CD6; color: #000000; }

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 #388CD6; background-color: #388CD615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #388CD620; border-left: 4px solid #388CD6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #388CD6; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #388CD6 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

56, 140, 214

Red: 56 / Green: 140 / Blue: 214

HSL

208°, 66%, 53%

Hue: 208° / Saturation: 66% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

74%, 35%, 0%, 16%

Cyan: 74% / Magenta: 35% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 16%

What color is #388CD6?

#388CD6 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D68238

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #388CD6 to RGB:

rgb(56, 140, 214)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #388CD6 to HSL:

hsl(208, 66%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #388CD6 to CMYK:

cmyk(74%, 35%, 0%, 16%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#388CD6 is a peaceful blue color with RGB values of 56, 140, 214 and HSL of 208°, 66%, 53%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #388CD6 is #D68238, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #38D6D1.

Use #388CD6 in CSS: color: #388CD6 or background-color: #388CD6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #388CD6

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.89:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #388CD6?

#388CD6 is a peaceful blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #388CD6?

#388CD6 in RGB is (56, 140, 214) - 56 red, 140 green, and 214 blue.

How to use #388CD6 in CSS?

Use #388CD6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #388CD6?

#D68238 (complementary), #38D6D1 (analogous), and #2165A1 (lighter shade) work well with #388CD6.