#808B99 Color Information

Hex color code: #808B99

#808B99 is a muted blue color. In RGB it is (128, 139, 153), and in HSL it is (214°, 11%, 55%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#808B99

RGB

128, 139, 153

HSL

214°, 11%, 55%

CMYK

16%, 9%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #808B99;
background-color: #808B99;
border-color: #808B99;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #808B99;
border: 2px solid #808B99;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#808B99]
text-[#808B99]
border-[#808B99]
shadow-[0_0_10px_808B99]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #808B99, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #808B99; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #808B99; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #808B99; background-color: #808B9915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #808B9920; border-left: 4px solid #808B99; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #808B99; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #808B99 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

128, 139, 153

Red: 128 / Green: 139 / Blue: 153

HSL

214°, 11%, 55%

Hue: 214° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

16%, 9%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #808B99?

#808B99 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

998E80

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #808B99 to RGB:

rgb(128, 139, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #808B99 to HSL:

hsl(214, 11%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #808B99 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 9%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #808B99 has RGB (128, 139, 153) and HSL (214°, 11%, 55%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #808B99 is #998E80, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #809799.

Use #808B99 in CSS: color: #808B99 or background-color: #808B99. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #808B99

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.07:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #808B99?

#808B99 is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #808B99?

#808B99 in RGB is (128, 139, 153) - 128 red, 139 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #808B99 in CSS?

Use #808B99 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #808B99?

#998E80 (complementary), #809799 (analogous), and #5B6571 (lighter shade) work well with #808B99.