#848990 Color Information

Hex color code: #848990

The hex color #848990 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (132, 137, 144) and HSL of (215°, 5%, 54%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#848990

RGB

132, 137, 144

HSL

215°, 5%, 54%

CMYK

8%, 5%, 0%, 44%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #848990;
background-color: #848990;
border-color: #848990;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #848990;
border: 2px solid #848990;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#848990]
text-[#848990]
border-[#848990]
shadow-[0_0_10px_848990]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #848990, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #848990; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #848990; 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 #848990; background-color: #84899015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #84899020; border-left: 4px solid #848990; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #848990; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #848990 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

132, 137, 144

Red: 132 / Green: 137 / Blue: 144

HSL

215°, 5%, 54%

Hue: 215° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 54%

CMYK

8%, 5%, 0%, 44%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 44%

What color is #848990?

#848990 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

908B84

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #848990 to RGB:

rgb(132, 137, 144)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #848990 to HSL:

hsl(215, 5%, 54%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #848990 to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 44%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #848990 has RGB (132, 137, 144) and HSL (215°, 5%, 54%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #848990 is #908B84, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #848F90.

Use #848990 in CSS: color: #848990 or background-color: #848990. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #848990

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.96:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #848990?

#848990 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #848990?

#848990 in RGB is (132, 137, 144) - 132 red, 137 green, and 144 blue.

How to use #848990 in CSS?

Use #848990 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #848990?

#908B84 (complementary), #848F90 (analogous), and #5E6368 (lighter shade) work well with #848990.