#385D8C

Color Details

HEX
#385D8C
RGB
rgb(56, 93, 140)
HSL
hsl(214, 43%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(60%, 34%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.75:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #385d8c
Contrast 3.11:1 Fail
White on #385d8c
Contrast 6.75:1 AA
#385d8c on Black
Contrast 3.11:1 Fail
#385d8c on White
Contrast 6.75:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#607da3
#889eba
#afbed1
#2d4a70
#223854
#162538

Complement & Analogous

#8b6637
#3d378b
#37858b

Triadic

#8b375b
#5b8b37

Monochrome

#162538 #223854 #385d8c #889eba #afbed1 #d7dfe8

Analogous

#37858b #73aaae #385d8c #645fa2 #3d378b #312c6f

Complementary Mix

#223854 #385d8c #889eba #8b6637 #b49c7d #5a4224

Nearby Colors

#385d8b
#385d8d
#385d7c
#385d9c

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About #385D8C

#385D8C converts to RGB(56, 93, 140) and HSL(214, 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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#385D8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #385D8C?
RGB: 56, 93, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(56, 93, 140)
Is #385D8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #385D8C?
Complement: #8b6637.
Does #385D8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.75:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.11:1 (AA (large text)).