#85809D Color Information

Hex color code: #85809D

The hex color #85809D is a neutral blue with RGB values of (133, 128, 157) and HSL of (250°, 13%, 56%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#85809D

RGB

133, 128, 157

HSL

250°, 13%, 56%

CMYK

15%, 18%, 0%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #85809D;
background-color: #85809D;
border-color: #85809D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #85809D;
border: 2px solid #85809D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#85809D]
text-[#85809D]
border-[#85809D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_85809D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #85809D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #85809D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #85809D; 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 #85809D; background-color: #85809D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85809D20; border-left: 4px solid #85809D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #85809D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #85809D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 128, 157

Red: 133 / Green: 128 / Blue: 157

HSL

250°, 13%, 56%

Hue: 250° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

15%, 18%, 0%, 38%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 38%

What color is #85809D?

#85809D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

999D80

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #85809D to RGB:

rgb(133, 128, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #85809D to HSL:

hsl(250, 13%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #85809D to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 18%, 0%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #85809D has RGB (133, 128, 157) and HSL (250°, 13%, 56%). 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 #85809D is #999D80, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #808A9D.

Use #85809D in CSS: color: #85809D or background-color: #85809D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #85809D

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.57:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85809D?

#85809D is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #85809D?

#85809D in RGB is (133, 128, 157) - 133 red, 128 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #85809D in CSS?

Use #85809D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #85809D?

#999D80 (complementary), #808A9D (analogous), and #5F5B76 (lighter shade) work well with #85809D.