Grayish Purple

The color #72556B is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 85, 107 and HSL values of 314°, 15%, 39%.

Color Values for #72556B

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HEX:
#72556B
RGB:
rgb(114,85,107) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(314,15%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 25%, 6%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72556B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72556B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 42%

Contrast Analysis for #72556B

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 #72556B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72556B

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

Complementary Colors for #72556B

The complementary color for #72556B is #55725B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72556B

The analogous colors for #72556B are #6A5572 and #72555C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72556B

The triadic colors for #72556B are #6B7255 and #556B72. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72556B

These are the darker variations of #72556B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B4456 and #443340. This progression shows how #72556B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72556B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8E7789 and #AA99A6. This progression shows how #72556B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72556B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72556B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#72556B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72556B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72556B is a grayish purple with RGB values of 114, 85, 107 and HSL values of 314°, 15%, 39%.

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