#438FAD Color Information

Hex color code: #438FAD

#438FAD is a gentle blue color. In RGB it is (67, 143, 173), and in HSL it is (197°, 44%, 47%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#438FAD

RGB

67, 143, 173

HSL

197°, 44%, 47%

CMYK

61%, 17%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#438FAD]
text-[#438FAD]
border-[#438FAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_438FAD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #438FAD; 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 #438FAD; background-color: #438FAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #438FAD20; border-left: 4px solid #438FAD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #438FAD; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

67, 143, 173

Red: 67 / Green: 143 / Blue: 173

HSL

197°, 44%, 47%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 44% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

61%, 17%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 61% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #438FAD?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AD6143

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #438FAD to RGB:

rgb(67, 143, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #438FAD to HSL:

hsl(197, 44%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #438FAD to CMYK:

cmyk(61%, 17%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #438FAD has RGB (67, 143, 173) and HSL (197°, 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 #438FAD is #AD6143, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #43AD96.

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

Contrast with #438FAD

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.77:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #438FAD?

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

What is the RGB value of #438FAD?

#438FAD in RGB is (67, 143, 173) - 67 red, 143 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #438FAD in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #438FAD?

#AD6143 (complementary), #43AD96 (analogous), and #2E6176 (lighter shade) work well with #438FAD.