Grayish Blue

The color #85838D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 131, 141 and HSL values of 252°, 4%, 53%.

Color Values for #85838D

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HEX:
#85838D
RGB:
rgb(133,131,141) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(252,4%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 7%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #85838D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #85838D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 51.4%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #85838D

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 #85838D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #85838D

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

Complementary Colors for #85838D

The complementary color for #85838D is #8A8C82. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #85838D

The analogous colors for #85838D are #82858C and #89828C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #85838D

The triadic colors for #85838D are #8C8482 and #828C84. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #85838D

These are the darker variations of #85838D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A6971 and #504F55. This progression shows how #85838D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #85838D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D9CA4 and #B6B5BB. This progression shows how #85838D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #85838D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #85838D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #85838D

Companies and brands that incorporate #85838D in their visual identity.

#85838D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #85838D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #85838D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 133, 131, 141 and HSL values of 252°, 4%, 53%.

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