Information about #738F8C color

#738F8C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#738F8C falls into the Cyan Color FamilyLow Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(115, 143, 140) — 45.1% red, 56.1% green, 54.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 0 / 1 / 44. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#738F8C presents itself as a softly toned aqua cyan — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Gumbo (#718F8A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Juniper (#74918E) and Alexandra's Eyes (#73888C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(115, 143, 140)), which gives #738F8C its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #738F8C: 6.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.5:1 for white. #738F8C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#738F8C color variations

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#738F8C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #738F8C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Gumbo color link
Gumbo

#718F8A

Juniper color link
Juniper

#74918E

Granny Smith color link
Granny Smith

#7B948C

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Bluish Grey color link
Bluish Grey

#748B97

Gothic color link
Gothic

#698890

Regent Grey color link
Regent Grey

#798488

Steel color link
Steel

#738595

Steel Grey color link
Steel Grey

#6F828A

Cold Grey color link
Cold Grey

#808A87

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#738F8C
  • RGB115, 143, 140
  • CMYK11, 0, 1, 44
  • CSSrgb(115, 143, 140)
  • HSL174°, 11%, 51%
  • HSL Precise173.571°, 11.111%, 50.588%
  • HSV174°, 20%, 56%
  • HSB174°, 20%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • GLSLvec3(0.451, 0.561, 0.549)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.451, 0.561, 0.549, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.451, 0.561, 0.549)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID738F8C
  • DECIMAL ID7573388
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01