#738DAA Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels professional and restrained, making it a reliable choice for corporate interfaces and clean web layouts. Because #738daa is highly unsaturated, it works best as a neutral background rather than a vibrant accent. Pair it with dark charcoal for a balanced, low-contrast UI. Black text remains legible on this hex code, ensuring that your content stays accessible for all users.
Questions about #738daa
What is #738daa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #738daa is rgb(115, 141, 170), in HSL hsl(212, 24%, 56%) and in CMYK 32%, 17%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How should I use #738daa in a web interface?
#738daa works effectively as a calm, professional background color that reduces eye strain compared to brighter blues. Pair it with dark charcoal text to maintain high readability while keeping the overall aesthetic soft, clean, and restrained.
Does #738daa read as a warm or cool color?
This shade is definitively cool, leaning into a grey-blue spectrum that feels stable and detached rather than vibrant. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids the artificial intensity of primary blues, allowing it to function as a sophisticated neutral.
Is #738daa readable on white or black?
#738daa has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.