Information about #82859E color

#82859E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #82859E is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(130, 133, 158) — 51% red, 52.2% green, 62% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 11 / 10 / 0 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#82859E presents itself as a softly toned classic blue — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pewter Metallic (#838897). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Roman Silver (#838996) and Neutral Bay (#858D99).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(130, 133, 158)), which gives #82859E its character. If you plan to put text on a #82859E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.6:1. No one has named #82859E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#82859E color variations

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#82859E 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 #82859E

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#82859E
  • RGB130, 133, 158
  • CMYK11, 10, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(130, 133, 158)
  • HSL234°, 13%, 56%
  • HSL Precise233.571°, 12.613%, 56.471%
  • HSV234°, 18%, 62%
  • HSB234°, 18%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • GLSLvec3(0.510, 0.522, 0.620)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.510, 0.522, 0.620, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.510, 0.522, 0.620)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID82859E
  • DECIMAL ID8553886
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01