Grayish Purple

The color #836A79 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 106, 121 and HSL values of 324°, 11%, 46%.

Color Values for #836A79

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HEX:
#836A79
RGB:
rgb(131,106,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(324,11%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 19%, 8%, 49%) Copied!

Color Composition of #836A79

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #836A79. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 41.6%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #836A79

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 #836A79

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #836A79

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

Complementary Colors for #836A79

The complementary color for #836A79 is #688273. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #836A79

The analogous colors for #836A79 are #806882 and #82686B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #836A79

The triadic colors for #836A79 are #788268 and #687882. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #836A79

These are the darker variations of #836A79. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #695561 and #4F4049. This progression shows how #836A79 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #836A79

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9C8894 and #B5A6AF. This progression shows how #836A79. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #836A79

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #836A79. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #836A79

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#836A79 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #836A79. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #836A79 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 131, 106, 121 and HSL values of 324°, 11%, 46%.

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