Color: #8B838C

#8B838C Color Information

#8B838C is a light color. The closest websafe version is #8B838C. A complement of this color would be #838C82, perceived brightness is 0.53, and the grayscale version is #888888.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 293°,a saturation of 4%, and a lightness of 53%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 293°, a saturation of 6%, and a value of 55%.

In a RGB color space, #8B838C is composed of 55% red, 51% green and 55% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 1% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 45% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 23.61, x: 0.3460, and y: 0.3439.

Color Code #8B838C

#8B838Crgb(139, 131, 140)
HEX
#8B838C
RGB
rgb(139, 131, 140)
HSL
hsl(293, 4%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(293, 6%, 55%)
CMYK
1%, 6%, 0%, 45%
XYZ
X: 23.75, Y: 23.61, Z: 21.29
Lab
L: 55.69, a: 4.42, b: -3.72
Name

Shades of Color #8B838C

Shades are created by darkening the original color #8B838C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.

Tints of Color #8B838C

Tints are created by lightening the original color #8B838C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.

#8B838Crgb(139, 131, 140)

About #8B838C Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 293°, a saturation of 4%, and a lightness of 53%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 293°, a saturation of 6%, and a value of 55%.

  • HEX: #8B838C
  • RGB: rgb(139, 131, 140)
  • HSL: hsl(293, 4%, 53%)
  • HSV: hsv(293, 6%, 55%)
  • CMYK: 100.00% cyan, 6.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 45.00% black
  • XYZ: 23.75, 23.61, 21.29
  • Yxy: 23.61, 0.3460, 0.3439
  • Hunter Lab: 55.69, 4.42, -3.72
  • CIE-Lab: 55.69, 4.42, -3.72

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 23.75, Y: 23.61, Z: 21.29. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 23.61, x: 0.3460, and y: 0.3439.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 55.69, a: 4.42, and b: -3.72. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 55.69, a: 4.42, and b: -3.72.

Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.

Triadic Colors of #8B838C

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #8B838C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #8B838C

Analogous colors are adjacent to #8B838C on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Monochromatic Colors of #8B838C

Monochromatic colors are variations of #8B838C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #8B838C

The complementary color of #8B838C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.

CSS Examples of #8B838C

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #8b838c;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(139, 131, 140);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(139, 131, 140, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(293, 4%, 53%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #8b838c;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #8b838c;
}
/* Border color */
.box {
  border: 4px solid #8b838c;
}
/* Text shadow */
h1 {
  color: #222;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #8b838c;
}
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/* Background with text */
div {
  background: #8b838c;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
#8B838C
On Black Background
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HTML Examples of #8B838C

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #8b838c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(139, 131, 140); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(139, 131, 140, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(293, 4%, 53%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #8b838c;">This is a text example.</p>
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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #8b838c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color -->
<div style="border: 4px solid #8b838c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow -->
<h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #8b838c;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
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<!-- Background with text -->
<div style="background: #8b838c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;">
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</div>
#8B838C
On Black Background
#8B838C
On White Background
#8B838C

Related Colors of #8B838C

These colors are similar to #8B838C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.