Grayish Purple

The color #856980 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 105, 128 and HSL values of 311°, 12%, 47%.

Color Values for #856980

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HEX:
#856980
RGB:
rgb(133,105,128) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(311,12%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 21%, 4%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856980

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856980. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 50.2%

Contrast Analysis for #856980

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 #856980

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856980

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

Complementary Colors for #856980

The complementary color for #856980 is #69866F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856980

The analogous colors for #856980 are #7D6986 and #866973. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856980

The triadic colors for #856980 are #818669 and #698186. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856980

These are the darker variations of #856980. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5466 and #503F4D. This progression shows how #856980 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856980

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8799 and #B6A5B3. This progression shows how #856980. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856980

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856980. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856980

Companies and brands that incorporate #856980 in their visual identity.

#856980 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856980. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856980 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 105, 128 and HSL values of 311°, 12%, 47%.

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