#838ABD
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #838ABD
Visually, #838ABD is defined as a moderate blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 131, 138, and 189.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 31% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#838ABD
RGB131, 138, 189
HSL232.8°, 30.5%, 62.7%
CMYK31%, 27%, 0%, 26%
HSV232.8°, 30.7%, 74.1%
LAB58.7, 9.4, -27.4
XYZ27.6, 26.7, 51.8
Decimal8620733
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.31:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.34:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.17:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.39:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #838ABD;
}
.text-color {
color: #838ABD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #838ABD;
}