Grayish Purple

The color #856491 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 100, 145 and HSL values of 284°, 18%, 48%.

Color Values for #856491

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HEX:
#856491
RGB:
rgb(133,100,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(284,18%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 31%, 0%, 43%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856491

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856491. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #856491

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 #856491

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856491

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

Complementary Colors for #856491

The complementary color for #856491 is #709064. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856491

The analogous colors for #856491 are #6F6490 and #906486. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856491

The triadic colors for #856491 are #908564 and #649085. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856491

These are the darker variations of #856491. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5074 and #503C57. This progression shows how #856491 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856491

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D83A7 and #B6A2BD. This progression shows how #856491. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856491

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856491. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856491

Companies and brands that incorporate #856491 in their visual identity.

#856491 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856491. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856491 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 100, 145 and HSL values of 284°, 18%, 48%.

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