Grayish Blue

The color #383851 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 56, 56, 81 and HSL values of 240°, 18%, 27%.

Color Values for #383851

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HEX:
#383851
RGB:
rgb(56,56,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,18%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(31%, 31%, 0%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #383851

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #383851. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 22%
Green: 22%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #383851

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 #383851

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #383851

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

Complementary Colors for #383851

The complementary color for #383851 is #515138. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #383851

The analogous colors for #383851 are #384551 and #453851. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #383851

The triadic colors for #383851 are #513838 and #385138. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #383851

These are the darker variations of #383851. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #2D2D41 and #222231. This progression shows how #383851 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #383851

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #606074 and #888897. This progression shows how #383851. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #383851

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #383851. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #383851

Companies and brands that incorporate #383851 in their visual identity.

#383851 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #383851. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #383851 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 56, 56, 81 and HSL values of 240°, 18%, 27%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #383851 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.