#738296 Color Information

Hex color code: #738296

The hex color #738296 is a muted blue with RGB values of (115, 130, 150) and HSL of (214°, 14%, 52%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#738296
RGB
115, 130, 150
HSL
214°, 14%, 52%
CMYK
23%, 13%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #738296;
background-color: #738296;
border-color: #738296;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #738296;
border: 2px solid #738296;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#738296]
text-[#738296]
border-[#738296]
shadow-[0_0_10px_738296]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #738296, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #738296; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #738296; 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 #738296; background-color: #73829615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #73829620; border-left: 4px solid #738296; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #738296; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #738296 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

115, 130, 150

Red: 115 / Green: 130 / Blue: 150

HSL

214°, 14%, 52%

Hue: 214° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

23%, 13%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #738296?

#738296 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #738296 to RGB:

rgb(115, 130, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #738296 to HSL:

hsl(214, 14%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #738296 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 13%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #738296 has RGB (115, 130, 150) and HSL (214°, 14%, 52%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #738296 is #968773, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #739396.

Use #738296 in CSS: color: #738296 or background-color: #738296. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #738296

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.36:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #738296?

#738296 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #738296?

#738296 in RGB is (115, 130, 150) - 115 red, 130 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #738296 in CSS?

Use #738296 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #738296?

#968773 (complementary), #739396 (analogous), and #515D6C (lighter shade) work well with #738296.