#838AB4
Muted Blue
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About #838AB4 Muted Blue
#838AB4 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 131 red, 138 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 231°, saturation of 25%, and lightness of 61%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #838AB4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
231°
Hue
25%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #838AB4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #838AB4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#838AB4 on White
Contrast Ratio3.35:1
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Aa#838AB4 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.26:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #838AB4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #838AB4 |
| RGB | rgb(131, 138, 180) |
| HSL | hsl(231, 25%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 131, 138, 180 |
| RGB Percent | 51.4%, 54.1%, 70.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 27%, 23%, 0%, 29% |
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