#838AE2
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Cornflowerblue.
About #838AE2
The hex code #838AE2 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cornflowerblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 131 red, 138 green, and 226 blue.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 42% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow, and 11% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.