#738492 Hex Color
A calm matte blue with grey undertones
#738492 is a desaturated, matte grey-blue with an ashy undertone. Because it is highly muted, this shade works best as a neutral background for professional interfaces where readability is key. It pairs well with charcoal text, as the high contrast ensures excellent accessibility. Use the hex code #738492 when you need a reliable, understated color that avoids the intensity of pure, saturated blues.
Questions about #738492
What is #738492 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #738492 is rgb(115, 132, 146), in HSL hsl(207, 12%, 51%) and in CMYK 21%, 10%, 0%, 43%.
Does #738492 work well for interface design?
#738492 serves as an excellent neutral background because its muted saturation reduces visual strain during extended viewing. It provides a stable foundation for professional layouts, allowing high-contrast elements like charcoal or stark white text to remain perfectly legible and accessible.
Is #738492 considered a warm or cool shade?
#738492 functions as a cool-toned shade, though its heavy grey desaturation makes it feel significantly more restrained than traditional blues. The ashy undertone pushes it toward a neutral territory, preventing the color from feeling overly vibrant or overwhelming in large-scale applications.
Is #738492 readable on white or black?
#738492 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.