#838BAA Color Meaning and Information

#838BAA Color Information

#838BAA RGB value is (131, 139, 170). The hex color red value is 131, green is 139, and blue is 170. Its HSL format shows a hue of 228°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of59 percent. The CMYK process values are 23 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent, 33percent.

#838BAA

rgb(131, 139, 170)

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#838BAA Color Meaning

color #838BAA expresses calm intellect, reflective clarity, and sophisticated neutrality. #838BAA muted blue-gray tone evokes distant skies and urban stone structures. Psychologically, Color #838BAA enhances focus and measured decision making. Designers often choose Color #838BAA for corporate and analytical applications. Symbolically, Color #838BAA represents wisdom, authority, and observation. Cultural references link #838BAA to scholarly pursuits and maritime tradition. Spiritually, Color #838BAA embodies thoughtful reflection and restrained insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #838BAA 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

#838BAA

RGB

rgb(131, 139, 170)

HSL

hsl(228°, 19%, 59%)

CMYK

cmyk(23%, 18%, 0%, 33%)

HSV

hsv(228°, 23%, 67%)

XYZ

25.8484 26.1928 41.7236

Yxy

26.1928 0.2757 0.2793

Hunter Lab

51.1789 0.4534 -1.9919

CIE-Lab

58.2196 4.0307 -17.3033

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red131 / 255 (51%)

51%

Green139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue170 / 255 (67%)

67%

CMYK Values

Cyan23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Magenta18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Color Variations

#838BAA 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

#838BAA 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 #838BAA 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:#838BAA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.37:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.37:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.37:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #838BAA 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

#838BAA

protanopia

#8687a2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #838BAA;

Text Color

color: #838BAA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #838BAA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #838BAA40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #838BAA 0%, #474e69 100%);

Related Colors

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