#838099 Color Information

Hex color code: #838099

A subtle blue shade, #838099 appears as (131, 128, 153) in RGB and (247°, 11%, 55%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#838099

RGB

131, 128, 153

HSL

247°, 11%, 55%

CMYK

14%, 16%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #838099;
background-color: #838099;
border-color: #838099;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #838099;
border: 2px solid #838099;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#838099]
text-[#838099]
border-[#838099]
shadow-[0_0_10px_838099]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #838099, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #838099; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #838099; 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 #838099; background-color: #83809915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #83809920; border-left: 4px solid #838099; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #838099; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #838099 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

131, 128, 153

Red: 131 / Green: 128 / Blue: 153

HSL

247°, 11%, 55%

Hue: 247° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

14%, 16%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #838099?

#838099 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

969980

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #838099 to RGB:

rgb(131, 128, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #838099 to HSL:

hsl(247, 11%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #838099 to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 16%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #838099 has RGB (131, 128, 153) and HSL (247°, 11%, 55%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #838099 is #969980, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #808999.

Use #838099 in CSS: color: #838099 or background-color: #838099. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #838099

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.51:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #838099?

#838099 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #838099?

#838099 in RGB is (131, 128, 153) - 131 red, 128 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #838099 in CSS?

Use #838099 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #838099?

#969980 (complementary), #808999 (analogous), and #5D5B71 (lighter shade) work well with #838099.