#838A87 Hex Code
Color Name: Dolphin Gray
What is hex #838A87 Color?
The color name of hex code #838A87 is Dolphin Gray. The RGB values are (131, 138, 135) which means it is composed of
32% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:0 Y:2 K:46. In the HSV/HSB scale, #838A87 has a hue of 154°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 54%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #838A87 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dolphin Gray |
| RGB Values | (131, 138, 135) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 0%, 2%, 46%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (154°, 5%, 54%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999999 |
| Inverse Color | #7C7578 [Sonic Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 8 C |
| Closest RAL | 7046 [Telegrey 2] |
| Complementary Color | #8A8386 [Taupe Gray] |
| #838A87 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #878787 |
| Desaturated | #878787 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BBBBBB |
Hex #838A87 Color Palettes
838A87 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #838A87 is #8A8386 which is called Taupe Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #838A87 color is offered by #8A8386. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #838A87 are #838A8A and #838A84, called Dolphin Gray and Dolphin Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #838A87 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #838A87 are #8A838A (Taupe Gray) and #8A8483 (Middle Grey). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#838A87 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #87838A (Taupe Gray) and #8A8783 (Middle Grey) along with #838A87, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #838A87 has #87838A (Taupe Gray), #8A8386 (Taupe Gray) and #868A83 (Titanium). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #838A87 contains #84838A (Taupe Gray), #8A8386 (Taupe Gray) and #8A8A83 (Middle Grey). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #838A87 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #838A87 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 838A87 Color
Tints
9CA19F- A8ADAB
- B5B9B7
- C1C5C3
- CDD0CF
- DADCDB
- E6E8E7
- F3F3F3
Tones
- 828886
- 828785
- 828684
- 828584
- 818483
- 818382
- 818281
- 808181
Shades
- 696E6C
- 5C615F
- 4F5351
- 424544
- 343736
- 272929
- 1A1C1B
- 0D0E0E
#838A87 Color Patterns
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#838A87 Gingham Checks
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#838A87 Honeycomb Pattern
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#838A87 Houndstooth Pattern
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#838A87 Trellis Pattern
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#838A87 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
