#738DAB Color Information

Hex color code: #738DAB

The hex color #738DAB is a gentle blue with RGB values of (115, 141, 171) and HSL of (212°, 25%, 56%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#738DAB

RGB

115, 141, 171

HSL

212°, 25%, 56%

CMYK

33%, 18%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#738DAB]
text-[#738DAB]
border-[#738DAB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_738DAB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #738DAB; 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 #738DAB; background-color: #738DAB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #738DAB20; border-left: 4px solid #738DAB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #738DAB; }

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Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

115, 141, 171

Red: 115 / Green: 141 / Blue: 171

HSL

212°, 25%, 56%

Hue: 212° / Saturation: 25% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

33%, 18%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #738DAB?

#738DAB is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AB9173

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #738DAB to RGB:

rgb(115, 141, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #738DAB to HSL:

hsl(212, 25%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #738DAB to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 18%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#738DAB is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 115, 141, 171 and HSL of 212°, 25%, 56%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #738DAB is #AB9173, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #73A9AB.

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

Contrast with #738DAB

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.13:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #738DAB?

#738DAB is a subtle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #738DAB?

#738DAB in RGB is (115, 141, 171) - 115 red, 141 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #738DAB in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #738DAB?

#AB9173 (complementary), #73A9AB (analogous), and #4E6783 (lighter shade) work well with #738DAB.