Grayish Purple

The color #856B7A is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 107, 122 and HSL values of 325°, 11%, 47%.

Color Values for #856B7A

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HEX:
#856B7A
RGB:
rgb(133,107,122) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(325,11%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 20%, 8%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856B7A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856B7A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 42%
Blue: 47.8%

Contrast Analysis for #856B7A

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 #856B7A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856B7A

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

Complementary Colors for #856B7A

The complementary color for #856B7A is #6B8576. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856B7A

The analogous colors for #856B7A are #836B85 and #856B6D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856B7A

The triadic colors for #856B7A are #7A856B and #6B7A85. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856B7A

These are the darker variations of #856B7A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5662 and #504049. This progression shows how #856B7A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856B7A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8995 and #B6A6AF. This progression shows how #856B7A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856B7A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856B7A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856B7A

Companies and brands that incorporate #856B7A in their visual identity.

#856B7A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856B7A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856B7A is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 107, 122 and HSL values of 325°, 11%, 47%.

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