Grayish Blue

The color #838BA5 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 139, 165 and HSL values of 226°, 16%, 58%.

Color Values for #838BA5

Below are the different color format representations for #838BA5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#838BA5
RGB:
rgb(131,139,165) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(226,16%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 16%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #838BA5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #838BA5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 64.7%

Contrast Analysis for #838BA5

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 #838BA5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #838BA5

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

Complementary Colors for #838BA5

The complementary color for #838BA5 is #A59D83. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #838BA5

The analogous colors for #838BA5 are #839CA5 and #8C83A5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #838BA5

The triadic colors for #838BA5 are #A5838B and #8BA583. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #838BA5

These are the darker variations of #838BA5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #696F84 and #4F5363. This progression shows how #838BA5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #838BA5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9CA2B7 and #B5B9C9. This progression shows how #838BA5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #838BA5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #838BA5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #838BA5

Companies and brands that incorporate #838BA5 in their visual identity.

#838BA5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #838BA5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #838BA5 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 131, 139, 165 and HSL values of 226°, 16%, 58%.

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