#738BDE Hex Color
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A muted, medium-light blue with a faint violet lean, #738bde gets its calm feel from a strong gray undertone, the same principle behind what colors make gray. Low saturation keeps it steady, which suits finance and healthcare UIs. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a hero color; white backgrounds wash it out. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.5:1, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #738bde
What is #738bde in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #738bde is rgb(115, 139, 222), in HSL hsl(227, 62%, 66%) and in CMYK 48%, 37%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #738bde?
Warm coral and terracotta bring out its cool side, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Skip pale pastels next to it, since they flatten its muted depth.
Is #738bde readable on white or black?
#738bde has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.