#838995 Color Information

Hex color code: #838995

#838995 is a muted blue color. In RGB it is (131, 137, 149), and in HSL it is (220°, 8%, 55%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#838995

RGB

131, 137, 149

HSL

220°, 8%, 55%

CMYK

12%, 8%, 0%, 42%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #838995;
background-color: #838995;
border-color: #838995;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #838995;
border: 2px solid #838995;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#838995]
text-[#838995]
border-[#838995]
shadow-[0_0_10px_838995]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #838995, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #838995; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #838995; 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 #838995; background-color: #83899515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #83899520; border-left: 4px solid #838995; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #838995; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #838995 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

131, 137, 149

Red: 131 / Green: 137 / Blue: 149

HSL

220°, 8%, 55%

Hue: 220° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

12%, 8%, 0%, 42%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 42%

What color is #838995?

#838995 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

958F83

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #838995 to RGB:

rgb(131, 137, 149)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #838995 to HSL:

hsl(220, 8%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #838995 to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 8%, 0%, 42%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#838995 is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 131, 137, 149 and HSL of 220°, 8%, 55%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #838995 is #958F83, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #839295.

Use #838995 in CSS: color: #838995 or background-color: #838995. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #838995

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.98:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #838995?

#838995 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #838995?

#838995 in RGB is (131, 137, 149) - 131 red, 137 green, and 149 blue.

How to use #838995 in CSS?

Use #838995 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #838995?

#958F83 (complementary), #839295 (analogous), and #5E636E (lighter shade) work well with #838995.