Information about #837B7D color

#837B7D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #837B7D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Desaturated and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(131, 123, 125) (51.4% red, 48.2% green, 49% blue), or CMYK 0 / 3 / 2 / 49 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#837B7D is a quiet, subdued grey that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Granite (#837E7C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Silver Lining (#7F7F7D) and Concord (#827F79).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(131, 123, 125)), which gives #837B7D its character. If you plan to put text on a #837B7D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. #837B7D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#837B7D color variations

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#837B7D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #837B7D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Granite color link
Granite

#837E7C

Concord color link
Concord

#827F79

Grey color link
Grey

#808080

Teravenumar color link
Teravenumar

#838181

Medium Grey color link
Medium Grey

#7D7F7C

Eighth Felix color link
Eighth Felix

#897C79

Meridian color link
Meridian

#7C7E7E

Friar Grey color link
Friar Grey

#86837A

Boulder color link
Boulder

#7C817C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#837B7D
  • RGB131, 123, 125
  • CMYK0, 3, 2, 49
  • CSSrgb(131, 123, 125)
  • HSL345°, 3%, 50%
  • HSL Precise345°, 3.15%, 49.804%
  • HSV345°, 6%, 51%
  • HSB345°, 6%, 51%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.514
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • GLSLvec3(0.514, 0.482, 0.490)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.514, 0.482, 0.490, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.514, 0.482, 0.490)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID837B7D
  • DECIMAL ID8616829
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01