#38548C

Color Details

HEX
#38548C
RGB
rgb(56, 84, 140)
HSL
hsl(220, 43%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(60%, 40%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.46:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #38548c
Contrast 2.81:1 Fail
White on #38548c
Contrast 7.46:1 AAA
#38548c on Black
Contrast 2.81:1 Fail
#38548c on White
Contrast 7.46:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6076a3
#8898ba
#afbbd1
#2d4370
#223254
#162238

Complement & Analogous

#8b6f37
#45378b
#377d8b

Triadic

#8b3753
#538b37

Monochrome

#162238 #223254 #38548c #8898ba #afbbd1 #d7dde8

Analogous

#377d8b #73a4ae #38548c #6a5fa2 #45378b #372c6f

Complementary Mix

#223254 #38548c #8898ba #8b6f37 #b4a17d #5a4824

Nearby Colors

#38548b
#38548d
#38547c
#38549c

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About #38548C

#38548C converts to RGB(56, 84, 140) and HSL(220, 43%, 38%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#38548C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #38548C?
RGB: 56, 84, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(56, 84, 140)
Is #38548C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #38548C?
Complement: #8b6f37.
Does #38548C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.46:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.81:1 (Fails AA).