Information about #838BD2 color

#838BD2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #838BD2 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(131, 139, 210) (51.4% red, 54.5% green, 82.4% blue), or CMYK 31 / 28 / 0 / 18 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid blue, #838BD2 has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Misty Lupine (#7983D3). Slightly further away sit Magic Carpet (#8B98D8) and Pastel Ultramarine (#807DDB).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(131, 139, 210)), which gives #838BD2 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #838BD2: 6.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.2:1 for white. No one has named #838BD2 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#838BD2 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#838BD2 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 #838BD2

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

Misty Lupine color link
Misty Lupine

#7983D3

Magic Carpet color link
Magic Carpet

#8B98D8

Delta Blue color link
Delta Blue

#7C9ACD

Zephyr color link
Zephyr

#809AC6

Vista Blue color link
Vista Blue

#7C9ED9

Moody Blue color link
Moody Blue

#8378C7

Perrywinkle color link
Perrywinkle

#8F8CE7

Ube color link
Ube

#8878C3

True V color link
True V

#8A73D6

#838BD2 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#838BD2
  • RGB131, 139, 210
  • CMYK31, 28, 0, 18
  • CSSrgb(131, 139, 210)
  • HSL234°, 47%, 67%
  • HSL Precise233.924°, 46.746%, 66.863%
  • HSV234°, 38%, 82%
  • HSB234°, 38%, 82%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.514
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.824
  • GLSLvec3(0.514, 0.545, 0.824)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.514, 0.545, 0.824, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.514, 0.545, 0.824)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB82.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX ID838BD2
  • DECIMAL ID8621010
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01