#858993 Color Information

Hex color code: #858993

#858993 is a understated blue color. In RGB it is (133, 137, 147), and in HSL it is (223°, 6%, 55%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#858993

RGB

133, 137, 147

HSL

223°, 6%, 55%

CMYK

10%, 7%, 0%, 42%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #858993;
background-color: #858993;
border-color: #858993;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #858993;
border: 2px solid #858993;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#858993]
text-[#858993]
border-[#858993]
shadow-[0_0_10px_858993]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #858993, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #858993; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #858993; 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 #858993; background-color: #85899315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85899320; border-left: 4px solid #858993; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #858993; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #858993 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 137, 147

Red: 133 / Green: 137 / Blue: 147

HSL

223°, 6%, 55%

Hue: 223° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

10%, 7%, 0%, 42%

Cyan: 10% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 42%

What color is #858993?

#858993 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

938F85

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #858993 to RGB:

rgb(133, 137, 147)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #858993 to HSL:

hsl(223, 6%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #858993 to CMYK:

cmyk(10%, 7%, 0%, 42%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #858993 has RGB (133, 137, 147) and HSL (223°, 6%, 55%). 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 #858993 is #938F85, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #859093.

Use #858993 in CSS: color: #858993 or background-color: #858993. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #858993

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.00:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #858993?

#858993 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #858993?

#858993 in RGB is (133, 137, 147) - 133 red, 137 green, and 147 blue.

How to use #858993 in CSS?

Use #858993 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #858993?

#938F85 (complementary), #859093 (analogous), and #60636C (lighter shade) work well with #858993.