#838392
A medium, muted neutral closely aligning with Lightslategray.
About #838392
Visually, #838392 is defined as a muted neutral. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(131, 131, 146).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 10% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow, and 43% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.