Purple

The color #56238A is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 86, 35, 138 and HSL values of 270°, 60%, 34%.

Color Values for #56238A

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HEX:
#56238A
RGB:
rgb(86,35,138) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(270,60%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(38%, 75%, 0%, 46%) Copied!

Color Composition of #56238A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #56238A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.7%
Green: 13.7%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #56238A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #56238A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #56238A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #56238A

The complementary color for #56238A is #578B23. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #56238A

The analogous colors for #56238A are #23238B and #8B238B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #56238A

The triadic colors for #56238A are #8B5723 and #238B57. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #56238A

These are the darker variations of #56238A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #451C6E and #341553. This progression shows how #56238A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #56238A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #784FA1 and #9A7BB9. This progression shows how #56238A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #56238A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #56238A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #56238A

Companies and brands that incorporate #56238A in their visual identity.

#56238A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #56238A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #56238A is a purple with RGB values of 86, 35, 138 and HSL values of 270°, 60%, 34%.

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