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#838BAB Color Meaning and Information

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

#838BAB Color Information

#838BAB RGB value is (131, 139, 171). The hex color red value is 131, green is 139, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 228°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of59 percent. The CMYK process values are 23 percent, 19 percent, 0 percent, 33percent.

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#838BAB Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #838BAB 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
#838BAB
RGB
rgb(131, 139, 171)
HSL
hsl(228°, 19%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(23%, 19%, 0%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(228°, 23%, 67%)
XYZ
25.9434 26.2308 42.2238
Yxy
26.2308 0.2748 0.2779
Hunter Lab
51.2160 0.4818 -2.0626
CIE-Lab
58.2555 4.2724 -17.8197

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue171 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#838BAB 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

#838BAB 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 #838BAB 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #838BAB 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

#838BAB

protanopia

#8687a3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #838BAB;

Text Color

color: #838BAB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #838BAB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #838BAB40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

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

#838BAB Color FAQs

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