Grayish Purple

The color #856486 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 100, 134 and HSL values of 298°, 15%, 46%.

Color Values for #856486

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HEX:
#856486
RGB:
rgb(133,100,134) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(298,15%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 25%, 0%, 47%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856486

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856486. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 52.5%

Contrast Analysis for #856486

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 #856486

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856486

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

Complementary Colors for #856486

The complementary color for #856486 is #658764. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856486

The analogous colors for #856486 are #746487 and #876476. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856486

The triadic colors for #856486 are #878664 and #648786. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856486

These are the darker variations of #856486. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A506B and #503C50. This progression shows how #856486 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856486

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D839E and #B6A2B6. This progression shows how #856486. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856486

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856486. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856486

Companies and brands that incorporate #856486 in their visual identity.

#856486 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856486. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856486 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 100, 134 and HSL values of 298°, 15%, 46%.

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