Color swatch image showing #838B80 with RGB(131,139,128) values

#838B80 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #838B80 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#838B80 Color Information

#838B80 RGB value is (131, 139, 128). The hex color red value is 131, green is 139, and blue is 128. Its HSL format shows a hue of 104°, saturation of 5 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent, 45 percent.

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#838B80 Color Meaning

Color #838B80 signifies endurance and grounded realism. #838B80 darker tone leans toward practicality rather than comfort. Consequently, color #838B80 feels firm and reliable. Psychologically, color #838B80 supports discipline and emotional control. #838B80 reduces distraction and excess sentiment. Industrial and operational spaces use color #838B80 for stability. Symbolically, color #838B80 reflects resilience and acceptance of limits. #838B80 suggests strength through structure. On a spiritual level, color #838B80 represents grounded presence and emotional maturity.

Color Conversion

Convert #838B80 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
#838B80
RGB
rgb(131, 139, 128)
HSL
hsl(104°, 5%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 8%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(104°, 8%, 55%)
XYZ
22.4890 24.8490 24.0331
Yxy
24.8490 0.3151 0.3482
Hunter Lab
49.8488 -0.5233 0.4442
CIE-Lab
56.9280 -5.0921 4.8694

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue128 / 255 (50%)
50%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow8 / 100 (8%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#838B80 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

#838B80 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 #838B80 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.

#FFFFFF
#838B80

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 #838B80 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

#838B80

protanopia

#868783

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #838B80;

Text Color

color: #838B80;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #838B80;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #838B8040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #838B80;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #838B80 0%, #4c524a 100%);

#838B80 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #838B80 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.