#838399
A medium, muted neutral closely aligning with Lightslategray.
About #838399
When working with digital screens, the color #838399 is rendered by mixing light. Its closest recognized web color is Lightslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 131, 131, and 153.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 14% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. With a hue angle of 240.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the neutral spectrum.
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.