#738C8F Color Information

Hex color code: #738C8F

The hex color #738C8F is a subtle cyan with RGB values of (115, 140, 143) and HSL of (186°, 11%, 51%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#738C8F

RGB

115, 140, 143

HSL

186°, 11%, 51%

CMYK

20%, 2%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #738C8F;
background-color: #738C8F;
border-color: #738C8F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #738C8F;
border: 2px solid #738C8F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#738C8F]
text-[#738C8F]
border-[#738C8F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_738C8F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #738C8F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #738C8F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #738C8F; 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 #738C8F; background-color: #738C8F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #738C8F20; border-left: 4px solid #738C8F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #738C8F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #738C8F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

115, 140, 143

Red: 115 / Green: 140 / Blue: 143

HSL

186°, 11%, 51%

Hue: 186° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

20%, 2%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 20% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #738C8F?

#738C8F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

907774

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #738C8F to RGB:

rgb(115, 140, 143)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #738C8F to HSL:

hsl(186, 11%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #738C8F to CMYK:

cmyk(20%, 2%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#738C8F is a muted cyan color with RGB values of 115, 140, 143 and HSL of 186°, 11%, 51%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #738C8F is #907774, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #749085.

Use #738C8F in CSS: color: #738C8F or background-color: #738C8F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #738C8F

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.88:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #738C8F?

#738C8F is a muted cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #738C8F?

#738C8F in RGB is (115, 140, 143) - 115 red, 140 green, and 143 blue.

How to use #738C8F in CSS?

Use #738C8F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #738C8F?

#907774 (complementary), #749085 (analogous), and #526466 (lighter shade) work well with #738C8F.