Grayish Purple

The color #856488 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 100, 136 and HSL values of 295°, 15%, 46%.

Color Values for #856488

Below are the different color format representations for #856488. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#856488
RGB:
rgb(133,100,136) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(295,15%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 26%, 0%, 47%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856488

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856488. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 53.3%

Contrast Analysis for #856488

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 #856488

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856488

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

Complementary Colors for #856488

The complementary color for #856488 is #678764. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856488

The analogous colors for #856488 are #726487 and #876478. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856488

The triadic colors for #856488 are #878464 and #648784. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856488

These are the darker variations of #856488. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A506D and #503C52. This progression shows how #856488 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856488

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D83A0 and #B6A2B8. This progression shows how #856488. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856488

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856488. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856488

Companies and brands that incorporate #856488 in their visual identity.

#856488 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856488. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856488 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 100, 136 and HSL values of 295°, 15%, 46%.

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