Grayish Purple

The color #836491 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 100, 145 and HSL values of 281°, 18%, 48%.

Color Values for #836491

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HEX:
#836491
RGB:
rgb(131,100,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(281,18%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 31%, 0%, 43%) Copied!

Color Composition of #836491

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #836491. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #836491

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 #836491

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #836491

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

Complementary Colors for #836491

The complementary color for #836491 is #729064. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #836491

The analogous colors for #836491 are #6C6490 and #906488. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #836491

The triadic colors for #836491 are #908264 and #649082. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #836491

These are the darker variations of #836491. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #695074 and #4F3C57. This progression shows how #836491 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #836491

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9C83A7 and #B5A2BD. This progression shows how #836491. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #836491

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #836491. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #836491

Companies and brands that incorporate #836491 in their visual identity.

#836491 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #836491. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #836491 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 131, 100, 145 and HSL values of 281°, 18%, 48%.

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