Grayish Blue

The color #38404D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 56, 64, 77 and HSL values of 217°, 16%, 26%.

Color Values for #38404D

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HEX:
#38404D
RGB:
rgb(56,64,77) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(217,16%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(27%, 17%, 0%, 70%) Copied!

Color Composition of #38404D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #38404D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 22%
Green: 25.1%
Blue: 30.2%

Contrast Analysis for #38404D

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #38404D

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #38404D

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #38404D

The complementary color for #38404D is #4D4538. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #38404D

The analogous colors for #38404D are #384A4D and #3A384D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #38404D

The triadic colors for #38404D are #4D3840 and #404D38. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #38404D

These are the darker variations of #38404D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #2D333E and #22262E. This progression shows how #38404D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #38404D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #606671 and #888C94. This progression shows how #38404D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #38404D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #38404D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #38404D

Companies and brands that incorporate #38404D in their visual identity.

#38404D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #38404D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #38404D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 56, 64, 77 and HSL values of 217°, 16%, 26%.

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