#438DAD Color Information

Hex color code: #438DAD

The hex color #438DAD is a pastel blue with RGB values of (67, 141, 173) and HSL of (198°, 44%, 47%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#438DAD

RGB

67, 141, 173

HSL

198°, 44%, 47%

CMYK

61%, 18%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#438DAD]
text-[#438DAD]
border-[#438DAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_438DAD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #438DAD; 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 #438DAD; background-color: #438DAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #438DAD20; border-left: 4px solid #438DAD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #438DAD; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

67, 141, 173

Red: 67 / Green: 141 / Blue: 173

HSL

198°, 44%, 47%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

61%, 18%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 61% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #438DAD?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AD6343

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #438DAD to RGB:

rgb(67, 141, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #438DAD to HSL:

hsl(198, 44%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #438DAD to CMYK:

cmyk(61%, 18%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#438DAD is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 67, 141, 173 and HSL of 198°, 44%, 47%. 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 #438DAD is #AD6343, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #43AD97.

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

Contrast with #438DAD

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.65:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #438DAD?

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

What is the RGB value of #438DAD?

#438DAD in RGB is (67, 141, 173) - 67 red, 141 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #438DAD in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #438DAD?

#AD6343 (complementary), #43AD97 (analogous), and #2E6076 (lighter shade) work well with #438DAD.