#859799 Color Information

Hex color code: #859799

The hex color #859799 is a muted cyan with RGB values of (133, 151, 153) and HSL of (186°, 9%, 56%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#859799

RGB

133, 151, 153

HSL

186°, 9%, 56%

CMYK

13%, 1%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #859799;
background-color: #859799;
border-color: #859799;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #859799;
border: 2px solid #859799;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#859799]
text-[#859799]
border-[#859799]
shadow-[0_0_10px_859799]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #859799, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #859799; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #859799; 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 #859799; background-color: #85979915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85979920; border-left: 4px solid #859799; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #859799; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #859799 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 151, 153

Red: 133 / Green: 151 / Blue: 153

HSL

186°, 9%, 56%

Hue: 186° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

13%, 1%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #859799?

#859799 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

998785

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #859799 to RGB:

rgb(133, 151, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #859799 to HSL:

hsl(186, 9%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #859799 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 1%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated cyan tone, #859799 has RGB (133, 151, 153) and HSL (186°, 9%, 56%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #859799 is #998785, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #859991.

Use #859799 in CSS: color: #859799 or background-color: #859799. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #859799

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.88:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #859799?

#859799 is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #859799?

#859799 in RGB is (133, 151, 153) - 133 red, 151 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #859799 in CSS?

Use #859799 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #859799?

#998785 (complementary), #859991 (analogous), and #5F7072 (lighter shade) work well with #859799.