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#838b8e

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HEX#838b8e
HEX8#838b8eff
RGBrgb(131, 139, 142)
CMYK[0.08,0.02,0,0.44]
Name#838b8e
HCL[228.65,3.47,57.31]
oklab[0.63,-0.01,-0.01]
Num8620942
HSI[195.3,0.05,0.54]
lab[57.31,-2.29,-2.61]
Lighten
#b8bdbf
Darken
#525759
Saturate
#6b96a6
Desaturate
#888888
Greyscale
#888888
Brighten
#b6bec1

Color harmonies of #838b8e

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#838b8e
#8e838b
#8b8e83

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#838b8e
#8b838e
#8e8683
#858e83

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#838b8e
#aab5b8
#d1dee3
#0d0e0e
#353839
#5c6163

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#838b8e
#838e8d
#838d8e
#838b8e
#83898e
#83878e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#838b8e
#88838e
#8e8d83

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#f6f7f7
#edeeef
#e4e6e7
#dcdedf
#d3d6d7
#cacdcf
#c1c5c7
#b8bdbe
#afb4b6
#a6acae
#9ea4a6
#959c9e
#8c9396
#838b8e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#090a0a
#131414
#1c1e1e
#252829
#2f3233
#383c3d
#424647
#4b4f51
#54595b
#5e6365
#676d70
#70777a
#7a8184
#838b8e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #838b8e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.472 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
6.049 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #838b8e

Some examples of color palettes with #838b8e. View more

Use #838b8e in CSS

#838b8e as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#838b8e">Background Color</div>
#838b8e as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#838b8e">Text Color</div>
#838b8e as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#838b8e">Border Color</div>
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