#838e9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #838e9d is composed of 51.4% red, 55.7% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.6% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 214.6 degrees, a saturation of 11.7% and a lightness of 56.5%. #838e9d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #071d3b. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 51
    • G 56
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#838e9d color description : Dark grayish blue.

#838e9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #838e9d has RGB values of R:131, G:142, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 8621725.

Hex triplet 838e9d #838e9d
RGB Decimal 131, 142, 157 rgb(131,142,157)
RGB Percent 51.4, 55.7, 61.6 rgb(51.4%,55.7%,61.6%)
CMYK 17, 10, 0, 38
HSL 214.6°, 11.7, 56.5 hsl(214.6,11.7%,56.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 214.6°, 16.6, 61.6
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 58.607, -0.722, -9.289
XYZ 25.118, 26.605, 35.708
xyY 0.287, 0.304, 26.605
CIE-LCH 58.607, 9.317, 265.557
CIE-LUV 58.607, -6.662, -13.465
Hunter-Lab 51.58, -3.343, -4.94
Binary 10000011, 10001110, 10011101

Color Schemes with #838e9d

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Alternatives to #838e9d

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#838e9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #838e9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#838e9d;}
.background {background-color:#838e9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #838e9d;}

Shades and Tints of #838e9d

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, #060707 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #838e9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8f94 is the less saturated color, while #2580fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #838e9d 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
  • #8c8c8c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8a8c8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9091a0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #988fa3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #88949f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b909f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #908ea1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #86929e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population