#838b5e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #838b5e is composed of 51.4% red, 54.5% green and 36.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 32.4% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 70.7 degrees, a saturation of 19.3% and a lightness of 45.7%. #838b5e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffbc with #071700. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 51
    • G 55
    • B 37
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 0
    • Y 32
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#838b5e color description : Mostly desaturated dark yellow.

#838b5e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #838b5e has RGB values of R:131, G:139, B:94 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0, Y:0.32, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 8620894.

Hex triplet 838b5e #838b5e
RGB Decimal 131, 139, 94 rgb(131,139,94)
RGB Percent 51.4, 54.5, 36.9 rgb(51.4%,54.5%,36.9%)
CMYK 6, 0, 32, 45
HSL 70.7°, 19.3, 45.7 hsl(70.7,19.3%,45.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 70.7°, 32.4, 54.5
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 56.186, -10.747, 23.144
XYZ 20.613, 24.099, 14.155
xyY 0.35, 0.409, 24.099
CIE-LCH 56.186, 25.517, 114.909
CIE-LUV 56.186, -2.656, 31.059
Hunter-Lab 49.09, -10.958, 17.268
Binary 10000011, 10001011, 01011110

Color Schemes with #838b5e

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Alternatives to #838b5e

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#838b5e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #838b5e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#838b5e;}
.background {background-color:#838b5e;}
.border {border:1px solid #838b5e;}

Shades and Tints of #838b5e

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #0a0a07 is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #838b5e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #777970 is the less saturated color, while #bde504 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #838b5e is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #838383 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #83857c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #978c64 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a58769 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #908b94 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #908c62 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #998865 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #8b8b80 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population