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Desaturated Cyan

#738C8A

Desaturated Cyan is a cool medium color with the hex code #738C8A. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 115, 140, 138 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 0%, 1%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Desaturated Cyan Color Values

HEX
#738C8A
RGB
115, 140, 138
HSL
175°, 10%, 50%
CMYK
18, 0, 1, 45

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Desaturated Cyan sits at 175° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 10% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 18%, 0%, 1%, 45% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Desaturated Cyan

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #738C8A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 115, 140, 138;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#738C8A',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 18%
M: 0%
Y: 1%
K: 45%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(115, 140, 138)
rgba(115, 140, 138, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #738C8A?
#738C8A is Desaturated Cyan, a cool medium color with RGB values of 115, 140, 138. It has a hue of 175°, 10% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #738C8A?
The RGB color code for #738C8A is rgb(115, 140, 138). This means it contains 115 red, 140 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?
Desaturated Cyan (#738C8A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #738C8A in CSS?
You can use #738C8A in CSS with: background-color: #738C8A; or color: #738C8A; or as an RGB value: rgb(115, 140, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 1%, 45%.

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