Grayish Blue

The color #837990 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 121, 144 and HSL values of 266°, 9%, 52%.

Color Values for #837990

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HEX:
#837990
RGB:
rgb(131,121,144) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(266,9%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 16%, 0%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #837990

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #837990. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 56.5%

Contrast Analysis for #837990

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 #837990

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #837990

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

Complementary Colors for #837990

The complementary color for #837990 is #86907A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #837990

The analogous colors for #837990 are #7A7B90 and #8E7A90. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #837990

The triadic colors for #837990 are #90837A and #7A9083. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #837990

These are the darker variations of #837990. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #696173 and #4F4956. This progression shows how #837990 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #837990

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9C94A6 and #B5AFBC. This progression shows how #837990. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #837990

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #837990. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #837990

Companies and brands that incorporate #837990 in their visual identity.

#837990 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #837990. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #837990 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 131, 121, 144 and HSL values of 266°, 9%, 52%.

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