Grayish Purple

The color #856978 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 105, 120 and HSL values of 328°, 12%, 47%.

Color Values for #856978

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HEX:
#856978
RGB:
rgb(133,105,120) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(328,12%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 21%, 10%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856978

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856978. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 47.1%

Contrast Analysis for #856978

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 #856978

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856978

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

Complementary Colors for #856978

The complementary color for #856978 is #698677. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856978

The analogous colors for #856978 are #856986 and #86696A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856978

The triadic colors for #856978 are #798669 and #697986. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856978

These are the darker variations of #856978. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5460 and #503F48. This progression shows how #856978 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856978

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8793 and #B6A5AE. This progression shows how #856978. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856978

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856978. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856978

Companies and brands that incorporate #856978 in their visual identity.

#856978 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856978. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856978 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 105, 120 and HSL values of 328°, 12%, 47%.

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