Grayish Blue

The color #838591 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 133, 145 and HSL values of 231°, 6%, 54%.

Color Values for #838591

Below are the different color format representations for #838591. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#838591
RGB:
rgb(131,133,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(231,6%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 43%) Copied!

Color Composition of #838591

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #838591. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 52.2%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #838591

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 #838591

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #838591

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

Complementary Colors for #838591

The complementary color for #838591 is #918F83. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #838591

The analogous colors for #838591 are #838C91 and #888391. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #838591

The triadic colors for #838591 are #918385 and #859183. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #838591

These are the darker variations of #838591. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #696A74 and #4F5057. This progression shows how #838591 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #838591

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9C9DA7 and #B5B6BD. This progression shows how #838591. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #838591

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #838591. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #838591

Companies and brands that incorporate #838591 in their visual identity.

#838591 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #838591. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #838591 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 131, 133, 145 and HSL values of 231°, 6%, 54%.

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