Grayish Blue

The color #838CA6 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 140, 166 and HSL values of 225°, 16%, 58%.

Color Values for #838CA6

Below are the different color format representations for #838CA6. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#838CA6
RGB:
rgb(131,140,166) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(225,16%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 16%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #838CA6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #838CA6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 65.1%

Contrast Analysis for #838CA6

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 #838CA6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #838CA6

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

Complementary Colors for #838CA6

The complementary color for #838CA6 is #A59C83. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #838CA6

The analogous colors for #838CA6 are #839CA5 and #8B83A5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #838CA6

The triadic colors for #838CA6 are #A5838B and #8BA583. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #838CA6

These are the darker variations of #838CA6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #697085 and #4F5464. This progression shows how #838CA6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #838CA6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9CA3B8 and #B5BACA. This progression shows how #838CA6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #838CA6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #838CA6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #838CA6

Companies and brands that incorporate #838CA6 in their visual identity.

#838CA6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #838CA6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #838CA6 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 131, 140, 166 and HSL values of 225°, 16%, 58%.

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