#738888 Hex Color
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#738888 is a muted cyan with dusty blue-green undertones, softened by a matte, gray-heavy finish. Its medium depth feels restrained, refreshing, and dependable rather than vivid. The hex code #738888 works well as a supporting tone in interfaces, communication layouts, and technology branding. It can look muddy when spread across large areas.
Questions about #738888
What is #738888 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #738888 is rgb(115, 136, 136), in HSL hsl(180, 8%, 49%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #738888?
#738888 pairs well with burgundy for restrained warmth, while pale sand or warm off-white softens its gray-heavy cyan base and prevents interfaces from feeling too cold or flat in supporting elements.
Is #738888 warm or cool?
#738888 reads as a cool, subdued cyan because its blue-green hue is heavily reduced in saturation and pulled toward gray, giving it an ashy appearance rather than a crisp aquatic one. Its medium lightness suits calm UI surfaces and supporting brand elements.
Is #738888 readable on white or black?
#738888 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.