#438BAD Color Information

Hex color code: #438BAD

#438BAD is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (67, 139, 173), and in HSL it is (199°, 44%, 47%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#438BAD

RGB

67, 139, 173

HSL

199°, 44%, 47%

CMYK

61%, 20%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #438BAD;
background-color: #438BAD;
border-color: #438BAD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #438BAD;
border: 2px solid #438BAD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#438BAD]
text-[#438BAD]
border-[#438BAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_438BAD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #438BAD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #438BAD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #438BAD; 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 #438BAD; background-color: #438BAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #438BAD20; border-left: 4px solid #438BAD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #438BAD; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #438BAD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

67, 139, 173

Red: 67 / Green: 139 / Blue: 173

HSL

199°, 44%, 47%

Hue: 199° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

61%, 20%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 61% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #438BAD?

#438BAD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AD6543

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #438BAD to RGB:

rgb(67, 139, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #438BAD to HSL:

hsl(199, 44%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #438BAD to CMYK:

cmyk(61%, 20%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #438BAD has RGB (67, 139, 173) and HSL (199°, 44%, 47%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #438BAD is #AD6543, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #43AD99.

Use #438BAD in CSS: color: #438BAD or background-color: #438BAD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #438BAD

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.54:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #438BAD?

#438BAD is a delicate blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #438BAD?

#438BAD in RGB is (67, 139, 173) - 67 red, 139 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #438BAD in CSS?

Use #438BAD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #438BAD?

#AD6543 (complementary), #43AD99 (analogous), and #2E5F76 (lighter shade) work well with #438BAD.