Grayish Blue

The color #838EA8 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 142, 168 and HSL values of 222°, 18%, 59%.

Color Values for #838EA8

Below are the different color format representations for #838EA8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#838EA8
RGB:
rgb(131,142,168) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(222,18%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(22%, 15%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #838EA8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #838EA8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #838EA8

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 #838EA8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #838EA8

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

Complementary Colors for #838EA8

The complementary color for #838EA8 is #A99E84. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #838EA8

The analogous colors for #838EA8 are #84A2A9 and #8B84A9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #838EA8

The triadic colors for #838EA8 are #A9848F and #8FA984. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #838EA8

These are the darker variations of #838EA8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #697286 and #4F5565. This progression shows how #838EA8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #838EA8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9CA5B9 and #B5BBCB. This progression shows how #838EA8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #838EA8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #838EA8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #838EA8

Companies and brands that incorporate #838EA8 in their visual identity.

#838EA8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #838EA8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #838EA8 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 131, 142, 168 and HSL values of 222°, 18%, 59%.

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