Grayish Blue

The color #838A96 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 138, 150 and HSL values of 218°, 8%, 55%.

Color Values for #838A96

Below are the different color format representations for #838A96. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#838A96
RGB:
rgb(131,138,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(218,8%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 8%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #838A96

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #838A96. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 54.1%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #838A96

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 #838A96

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #838A96

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

Complementary Colors for #838A96

The complementary color for #838A96 is #958F83. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #838A96

The analogous colors for #838A96 are #839395 and #868395. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #838A96

The triadic colors for #838A96 are #95838A and #8A9583. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #838A96

These are the darker variations of #838A96. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #696E78 and #4F535A. This progression shows how #838A96 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #838A96

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9CA1AB and #B5B9C0. This progression shows how #838A96. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #838A96

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #838A96. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #838A96

Companies and brands that incorporate #838A96 in their visual identity.

#838A96 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #838A96. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #838A96 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 131, 138, 150 and HSL values of 218°, 8%, 55%.

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