Grayish Purple

The color #83738E is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 115, 142 and HSL values of 276°, 11%, 50%.

Color Values for #83738E

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HEX:
#83738E
RGB:
rgb(131,115,142) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(276,11%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 19%, 0%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #83738E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #83738E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 45.1%
Blue: 55.7%

Contrast Analysis for #83738E

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 #83738E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #83738E

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

Complementary Colors for #83738E

The complementary color for #83738E is #7D8E71. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #83738E

The analogous colors for #83738E are #74718E and #8E718B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #83738E

The triadic colors for #83738E are #8E8271 and #718E82. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #83738E

These are the darker variations of #83738E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #695C72 and #4F4555. This progression shows how #83738E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #83738E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9C8FA5 and #B5ABBB. This progression shows how #83738E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #83738E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #83738E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #83738E

Companies and brands that incorporate #83738E in their visual identity.

#83738E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #83738E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #83738E is a grayish purple with RGB values of 131, 115, 142 and HSL values of 276°, 11%, 50%.

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