#838DB3 Hex Code
Color Name: Cool Grey
What is hex #838DB3 Color?
The color name of hex code #838DB3 is Cool Grey. The RGB values are (131, 141, 179) which means it is composed of
29% red, 31% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:27 M:21 Y:0 K:30. In the HSV/HSB scale, #838DB3 has a hue of 228°, 27% saturation and a brightness value of 70%.
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 #838DB3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Cool Grey |
| RGB Values | (131, 141, 179) |
| CMYK Values | (27%, 21%, 0%, 30%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (228°, 27%, 70%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #7C724C [Gold Fusion] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7674 C |
| Closest RAL | 7001 [Silver grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B3A983 [Ecru] |
| #838DB3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #969696 |
| Desaturated | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BEBEBE |
Hex #838DB3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #838DB3 is #B3A983 which is called Ecru. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #838DB3 color is offered by #B3A983. 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 #838DB3 are #9183B3 and #83A5B3, called Lavender Purple and Pewter Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #838DB3 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 #838DB3 are #B39183 (Pale Taupe) and #A5B383 (Olivine). 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
#838DB3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B3838D (English Lavender) and #8DB383 (Dark Sea Green) along with #838DB3, 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 #838DB3 has #B3838D (English Lavender), #B3A983 (Ecru) and #83B3A9 (Pewter Blue). 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 #838DB3 contains #B383A5 (Opera Mauve), #B3A983 (Ecru) and #83B391 (Dark Sea Green). 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 #838DB3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #838DB3 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 838DB3 Color
Tints
9CA4C2- A8AFCA
- B5BBD1
- C1C6D9
- CDD1E1
- DADDE8
- E6E8F0
- F3F4F7
Tones
- 828AA9
- 8289A4
- 82889F
- 82879A
- 818594
- 81848F
- 81838A
- 808185
Shades
- 69718F
- 5C637D
- 4F556B
- 42475A
- 343848
- 272A36
- 1A1C24
- 0D0E12
#838DB3 Color Patterns
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#838DB3 Gingham Checks
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#838DB3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#838DB3 Leaves Pattern
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#838DB3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#838DB3 Trellis Pattern
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#838DB3 Plaid Pattern
#838DB3 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
