Grayish Purple

The color #856C80 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 108, 128 and HSL values of 312°, 10%, 47%.

Color Values for #856C80

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HEX:
#856C80
RGB:
rgb(133,108,128) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(312,10%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 19%, 4%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856C80

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856C80. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 50.2%

Contrast Analysis for #856C80

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 #856C80

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856C80

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

Complementary Colors for #856C80

The complementary color for #856C80 is #6C8471. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856C80

The analogous colors for #856C80 are #7D6C84 and #846C73. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856C80

The triadic colors for #856C80 are #7F846C and #6C7F84. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856C80

These are the darker variations of #856C80. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5666 and #50414D. This progression shows how #856C80 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856C80

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8999 and #B6A7B3. This progression shows how #856C80. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856C80

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856C80. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856C80

Companies and brands that incorporate #856C80 in their visual identity.

#856C80 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856C80. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856C80 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 108, 128 and HSL values of 312°, 10%, 47%.

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