#738C8C Color Information

Hex color code: #738C8C

A subtle cyan shade, #738C8C appears as (115, 140, 140) in RGB and (180°, 10%, 50%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#738C8C

RGB

115, 140, 140

HSL

180°, 10%, 50%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 0%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #738C8C;
background-color: #738C8C;
border-color: #738C8C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #738C8C;
border: 2px solid #738C8C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#738C8C]
text-[#738C8C]
border-[#738C8C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_738C8C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #738C8C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #738C8C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #738C8C; 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 #738C8C; background-color: #738C8C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #738C8C20; border-left: 4px solid #738C8C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #738C8C; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #738C8C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

115, 140, 140

Red: 115 / Green: 140 / Blue: 140

HSL

180°, 10%, 50%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 0%, 45%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 45%

What color is #738C8C?

#738C8C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8C7373

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #738C8C to RGB:

rgb(115, 140, 140)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #738C8C to HSL:

hsl(180, 10%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #738C8C to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 0%, 0%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #738C8C has RGB (115, 140, 140) and HSL (180°, 10%, 50%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #738C8C is #8C7373, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #738C80.

Use #738C8C in CSS: color: #738C8C or background-color: #738C8C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #738C8C

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.86:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #738C8C?

#738C8C is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #738C8C?

#738C8C in RGB is (115, 140, 140) - 115 red, 140 green, and 140 blue.

How to use #738C8C in CSS?

Use #738C8C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #738C8C?

#8C7373 (complementary), #738C80 (analogous), and #506262 (lighter shade) work well with #738C8C.