#738DBD Color Information

Hex color code: #738DBD

The hex color #738DBD is a delicate blue with RGB values of (115, 141, 189) and HSL of (219°, 36%, 60%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray
HEX
#738DBD
RGB
115, 141, 189
HSL
219°, 36%, 60%
CMYK
39%, 25%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #738DBD;
background-color: #738DBD;
border-color: #738DBD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #738DBD;
border: 2px solid #738DBD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#738DBD]
text-[#738DBD]
border-[#738DBD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_738DBD]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #738DBD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #738DBD; 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 #738DBD; background-color: #738DBD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #738DBD20; border-left: 4px solid #738DBD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #738DBD; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

115, 141, 189

Red: 115 / Green: 141 / Blue: 189

HSL

219°, 36%, 60%

Hue: 219° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

39%, 25%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 39% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #738DBD?

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

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #738DBD to RGB:

rgb(115, 141, 189)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #738DBD to HSL:

hsl(219, 36%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #738DBD to CMYK:

cmyk(39%, 25%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #738DBD has RGB (115, 141, 189) and HSL (219°, 36%, 60%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #738DBD is #BEA474, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #74B3BE.

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

Contrast with #738DBD

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.27:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #738DBD?

#738DBD is a gentle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #738DBD?

#738DBD in RGB is (115, 141, 189) - 115 red, 141 green, and 189 blue.

How to use #738DBD in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #738DBD?

#BEA474 (complementary), #74B3BE (analogous), and #49669C (lighter shade) work well with #738DBD.