Blue

The color #838BAF is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 139, 175 and HSL values of 229°, 22%, 60%.

Color Values for #838BAF

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

HEX:
#838BAF
RGB:
rgb(131,139,175) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(229,22%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(25%, 21%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #838BAF

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

Red: 51.4%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 68.6%

Contrast Analysis for #838BAF

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 #838BAF

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #838BAF

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

Complementary Colors for #838BAF

The complementary color for #838BAF is #AFA783. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #838BAF

The analogous colors for #838BAF are #83A1AF and #9183AF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #838BAF

The triadic colors for #838BAF are #AF838B and #8BAF83. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #838BAF

These are the darker variations of #838BAF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #696F8C and #4F5369. This progression shows how #838BAF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #838BAF

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9CA2BF and #B5B9CF. This progression shows how #838BAF. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #838BAF

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

Brands that use #838BAF

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

#838BAF Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #838BAF is a blue with RGB values of 131, 139, 175 and HSL values of 229°, 22%, 60%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #838BAF including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.