#438DA8 Color Information

Hex color code: #438DA8

#438DA8 is a subtle blue color. In RGB it is (67, 141, 168), and in HSL it is (196°, 43%, 46%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#438DA8

RGB

67, 141, 168

HSL

196°, 43%, 46%

CMYK

60%, 16%, 0%, 34%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #438DA8;
background-color: #438DA8;
border-color: #438DA8;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #438DA8;
border: 2px solid #438DA8;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#438DA8]
text-[#438DA8]
border-[#438DA8]
shadow-[0_0_10px_438DA8]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #438DA8, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #438DA8; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #438DA8; 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 #438DA8; background-color: #438DA815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #438DA820; border-left: 4px solid #438DA8; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #438DA8; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #438DA8 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

67, 141, 168

Red: 67 / Green: 141 / Blue: 168

HSL

196°, 43%, 46%

Hue: 196° / Saturation: 43% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

60%, 16%, 0%, 34%

Cyan: 60% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 34%

What color is #438DA8?

#438DA8 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A85E43

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #438DA8 to RGB:

rgb(67, 141, 168)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #438DA8 to HSL:

hsl(196, 43%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #438DA8 to CMYK:

cmyk(60%, 16%, 0%, 34%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#438DA8 is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 67, 141, 168 and HSL of 196°, 43%, 46%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #438DA8 is #A85E43, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #43A890.

Use #438DA8 in CSS: color: #438DA8 or background-color: #438DA8. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #438DA8

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.61:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #438DA8?

#438DA8 is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #438DA8?

#438DA8 in RGB is (67, 141, 168) - 67 red, 141 green, and 168 blue.

How to use #438DA8 in CSS?

Use #438DA8 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #438DA8?

#A85E43 (complementary), #43A890 (analogous), and #2D5F71 (lighter shade) work well with #438DA8.