#838B7E Color Meaning and Information

#838B7E Color Information

#838B7E RGB value is (131, 139, 126). The hex color red value is 131, green is 139, and blue is 126. Its HSL format shows a hue of 97°, saturation of 5 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 9 percent, 45 percent.

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#838B7E Color Meaning

Color #838B7E signifies endurance and grounded realism. #838B7E darker tone leans toward practicality rather than comfort. Consequently, color #838B7E feels firm and reliable. Psychologically, color #838B7E supports discipline and emotional control. #838B7E reduces distraction and excess sentiment. Industrial and operational spaces use color #838B7E for stability. Symbolically, color #838B7E reflects resilience and acceptance of limits. #838B7E suggests strength through structure. On a spiritual level, color #838B7E represents grounded presence and emotional maturity.

Color Conversion

Convert #838B7E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#838B7E

RGB

rgb(131, 139, 126)

HSL

hsl(97°, 5%, 52%)

CMYK

cmyk(6%, 0%, 9%, 45%)

HSV

hsv(97°, 9%, 55%)

XYZ

22.3586 24.7969 23.3465

Yxy

24.7969 0.3171 0.3517

Hunter Lab

49.7965 -0.5602 0.5362

CIE-Lab

56.8770 -5.4709 5.9436

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red131 / 255 (51%)

51%

Green139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue126 / 255 (49%)

49%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow9 / 100 (9%)

Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Color Variations

#838B7E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#838B7E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #838B7E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#838B7E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.52:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.52:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.52:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #838B7E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#838B7E

protanopia

#868781

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #838B7E;

Text Color

color: #838B7E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #838B7E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #838B7E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #838B7E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #838B7E 0%, #4d524a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #838B7E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.