#859CAD Color Information

Hex color code: #859CAD

A subtle blue shade, #859CAD appears as (133, 156, 173) in RGB and (206°, 20%, 60%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#859CAD

RGB

133, 156, 173

HSL

206°, 20%, 60%

CMYK

23%, 10%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #859CAD;
background-color: #859CAD;
border-color: #859CAD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #859CAD;
border: 2px solid #859CAD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#859CAD]
text-[#859CAD]
border-[#859CAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_859CAD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #859CAD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #859CAD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #859CAD; 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 #859CAD; background-color: #859CAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #859CAD20; border-left: 4px solid #859CAD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #859CAD; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #859CAD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 156, 173

Red: 133 / Green: 156 / Blue: 173

HSL

206°, 20%, 60%

Hue: 206° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

23%, 10%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #859CAD?

#859CAD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AD9685

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #859CAD to RGB:

rgb(133, 156, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #859CAD to HSL:

hsl(206, 20%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #859CAD to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 10%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #859CAD has RGB (133, 156, 173) and HSL (206°, 20%, 60%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #859CAD is #AD9685, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85ADAB.

Use #859CAD in CSS: color: #859CAD or background-color: #859CAD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #859CAD

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.36:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #859CAD?

#859CAD is a subtle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #859CAD?

#859CAD in RGB is (133, 156, 173) - 133 red, 156 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #859CAD in CSS?

Use #859CAD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #859CAD?

#AD9685 (complementary), #85ADAB (analogous), and #5C768A (lighter shade) work well with #859CAD.