#858E99 Color Information

Hex color code: #858E99

A balanced blue shade, #858E99 appears as (133, 142, 153) in RGB and (213°, 9%, 56%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#858E99

RGB

133, 142, 153

HSL

213°, 9%, 56%

CMYK

13%, 7%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #858E99;
background-color: #858E99;
border-color: #858E99;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #858E99;
border: 2px solid #858E99;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#858E99]
text-[#858E99]
border-[#858E99]
shadow-[0_0_10px_858E99]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #858E99, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #858E99; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #858E99; 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 #858E99; background-color: #858E9915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #858E9920; border-left: 4px solid #858E99; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #858E99; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #858E99 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 142, 153

Red: 133 / Green: 142 / Blue: 153

HSL

213°, 9%, 56%

Hue: 213° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

13%, 7%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #858E99?

#858E99 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

999085

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #858E99 to RGB:

rgb(133, 142, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #858E99 to HSL:

hsl(213, 9%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #858E99 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 7%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #858E99 has RGB (133, 142, 153) and HSL (213°, 9%, 56%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #858E99 is #999085, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #859899.

Use #858E99 in CSS: color: #858E99 or background-color: #858E99. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #858E99

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.33:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #858E99?

#858E99 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #858E99?

#858E99 in RGB is (133, 142, 153) - 133 red, 142 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #858E99 in CSS?

Use #858E99 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #858E99?

#999085 (complementary), #859899 (analogous), and #5F6872 (lighter shade) work well with #858E99.