Lynch is a
cool light color with the hex code #838FAF.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
131, 143, 175 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 18%, 0%, 31% for print applications.
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Lynch
#838FAF
Lynch color values
- HEX
- #838FAF
- RGB
- 131, 143, 175
- HSL
- 224°, 22%, 60%
- CMYK
- 25, 18, 0, 31
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Lynch sits at 224° on the color wheel with 22% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 22% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Lynch is rendered as rgb(131, 143, 175), where the blue channel is highest at 175, anchoring the color in the cool register. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.
For print, Lynch translates to a CMYK breakdown of 25C 18M 0Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Lynch
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #838FAF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 131, 143, 175;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#838FAF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 25%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 31%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(131, 143, 175)
rgba(131, 143, 175, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #838FAF?
#838FAF is Lynch, a cool light color with RGB values of 131, 143, 175. It has a hue of 224°, 22%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #838FAF?
The RGB color code for #838FAF is rgb(131, 143, 175). This means it contains 131 red,
143 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lynch a warm or cool color?
Lynch (#838FAF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #838FAF in CSS?
You can use #838FAF in CSS with:
background-color: #838FAF; or color: #838FAF; or as an RGB value: rgb(131, 143, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 18%, 0%, 31%.