#838F7E Hex Code
Color Name: Dolphin Gray
What is hex #838F7E Color?
The color name of hex code #838F7E is Dolphin Gray. The RGB values are (131, 143, 126) which means it is composed of
33% red, 36% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:0 Y:12 K:44. In the HSV/HSB scale, #838F7E has a hue of 102°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 56%.
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 #838F7E Color Codes
| Color Name | Dolphin Gray |
| RGB Values | (131, 143, 126) |
| CMYK Values | (8%, 0%, 12%, 44%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (102°, 12%, 56%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999966 |
| Inverse Color | #7C7081 [Old Lavender] |
| Closest Pantone® | 403 C |
| Closest RAL | 9007 [Grey aluminium] |
| Complementary Color | #8A7E8F [Taupe Gray] |
| #838F7E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #858585 |
| Desaturated | #878787 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BDBDBD |
Hex #838F7E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #838F7E is #8A7E8F 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 #838F7E color is offered by #8A7E8F. 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 #838F7E are #7E8F82 and #8C8F7E, called Dolphin Gray and Middle Grey, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #838F7E 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 #838F7E are #827E8F (Taupe Gray) and #8F7E8C (Taupe Gray). 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
#838F7E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #7E838F (Roman Silver) and #8F7E83 (Rocket Metallic) along with #838F7E, 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 #838F7E has #7E838F (Roman Silver), #8A7E8F (Taupe Gray) and #8F8A7E (Middle Grey). 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 #838F7E contains #7E8C8F (Roman Silver), #8A7E8F (Taupe Gray) and #8F827E (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 #838F7E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #838F7E 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 838F7E Color
Tints
9CA598- A8B1A5
- B5BCB2
- C1C7BF
- CDD2CB
- DADDD8
- E6E9E5
- F3F4F2
Tones
- 828C7E
- 828B7F
- 82897F
- 82887F
- 81867F
- 81857F
- 818380
- 808280
Shades
- 697265
- 5C6458
- 4F564C
- 42483F
- 343932
- 272B26
- 1A1D19
- 0D0E0D
#838F7E Color Patterns
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#838F7E Gingham Checks
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#838F7E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#838F7E Polka Dots Pattern
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#838F7E Honeycomb Pattern
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#838F7E Leaves Pattern
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#838F7E Houndstooth Pattern
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#838F7E Trellis Pattern
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#838F7E Plaid Pattern
#838F7E 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.
