Grayish Purple

The color #856B8E is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 107, 142 and HSL values of 285°, 14%, 49%.

Color Values for #856B8E

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HEX:
#856B8E
RGB:
rgb(133,107,142) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,14%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 25%, 0%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856B8E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856B8E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 42%
Blue: 55.7%

Contrast Analysis for #856B8E

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 #856B8E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856B8E

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

Complementary Colors for #856B8E

The complementary color for #856B8E is #748E6B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856B8E

The analogous colors for #856B8E are #746B8E and #8E6B86. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856B8E

The triadic colors for #856B8E are #8E866B and #6B8E86. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856B8E

These are the darker variations of #856B8E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5672 and #504055. This progression shows how #856B8E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856B8E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D89A5 and #B6A6BB. This progression shows how #856B8E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856B8E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856B8E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#856B8E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856B8E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856B8E is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 107, 142 and HSL values of 285°, 14%, 49%.

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