#858591 Color Information

Hex color code: #858591

The hex color #858591 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (133, 133, 145) and HSL of (240°, 5%, 55%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#858591

RGB

133, 133, 145

HSL

240°, 5%, 55%

CMYK

8%, 8%, 0%, 43%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #858591;
background-color: #858591;
border-color: #858591;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #858591;
border: 2px solid #858591;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#858591]
text-[#858591]
border-[#858591]
shadow-[0_0_10px_858591]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #858591, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #858591; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #858591; 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 #858591; background-color: #85859115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85859120; border-left: 4px solid #858591; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #858591; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #858591 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 133, 145

Red: 133 / Green: 133 / Blue: 145

HSL

240°, 5%, 55%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

8%, 8%, 0%, 43%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 43%

What color is #858591?

#858591 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

929287

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #858591 to RGB:

rgb(133, 133, 145)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #858591 to HSL:

hsl(240, 5%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #858591 to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 8%, 0%, 43%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#858591 is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 133, 133, 145 and HSL of 240°, 5%, 55%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #858591 is #929287, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #878C92.

Use #858591 in CSS: color: #858591 or background-color: #858591. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #858591

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.76:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #858591?

#858591 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #858591?

#858591 in RGB is (133, 133, 145) - 133 red, 133 green, and 145 blue.

How to use #858591 in CSS?

Use #858591 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #858591?

#929287 (complementary), #878C92 (analogous), and #61616B (lighter shade) work well with #858591.