#83708D Color Information

Hex color code: #83708D

The hex color #83708D is a understated purple with RGB values of (131, 112, 141) and HSL of (279°, 11%, 50%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#83708D

RGB

131, 112, 141

HSL

279°, 11%, 50%

CMYK

7%, 21%, 0%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #83708D;
background-color: #83708D;
border-color: #83708D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #83708D;
border: 2px solid #83708D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#83708D]
text-[#83708D]
border-[#83708D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_83708D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #83708D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #83708D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #83708D; 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 #83708D; background-color: #83708D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #83708D20; border-left: 4px solid #83708D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #83708D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #83708D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

131, 112, 141

Red: 131 / Green: 112 / Blue: 141

HSL

279°, 11%, 50%

Hue: 279° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

7%, 21%, 0%, 45%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 45%

What color is #83708D?

#83708D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7B8E71

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #83708D to RGB:

rgb(131, 112, 141)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #83708D to HSL:

hsl(279, 11%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #83708D to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 21%, 0%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral purple tone, #83708D has RGB (131, 112, 141) and HSL (279°, 11%, 50%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #83708D is #7B8E71, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #76718E.

Use #83708D in CSS: color: #83708D or background-color: #83708D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #83708D

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.67:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #83708D?

#83708D is a neutral purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #83708D?

#83708D in RGB is (131, 112, 141) - 131 red, 112 green, and 141 blue.

How to use #83708D in CSS?

Use #83708D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #83708D?

#7B8E71 (complementary), #76718E (analogous), and #5C4F63 (lighter shade) work well with #83708D.