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The hexadecimal color code #857BA3 is a medium, desaturated shade of Blue (known as lightslategray). In the RGB color model, #857BA3 is comprised of 133 red, 123 green, and 163 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 255 degrees, a saturation of 18%, and a lightness of 56%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 473 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #857BA3.