#838BAE Color Information
#838BAE RGB value is (131, 139, 174). The hex color red value is 131, green is 139, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 229°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of60 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 20 percent, 0 percent, 32percent.
#838BAE Color Meaning
color #838BAE expresses calm intellect, reflective clarity, and sophisticated neutrality. #838BAE muted blue-gray tone evokes distant skies and urban stone structures. Psychologically, Color #838BAE enhances focus and measured decision making. Designers often choose Color #838BAE for corporate and analytical applications. Symbolically, Color #838BAE represents wisdom, authority, and observation. Cultural references link #838BAE to scholarly pursuits and maritime tradition. Spiritually, Color #838BAE embodies thoughtful reflection and restrained insight.
Color Conversion
Convert #838BAE 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.
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Color Variations
#838BAE 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
#838BAE 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 #838BAE 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.
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #838BAE 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#838BAE Color FAQs
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