Grayish Purple

The color #856D83 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 109, 131 and HSL values of 305°, 10%, 47%.

Color Values for #856D83

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HEX:
#856D83
RGB:
rgb(133,109,131) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(305,10%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 18%, 2%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856D83

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856D83. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 51.4%

Contrast Analysis for #856D83

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 #856D83

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856D83

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

Complementary Colors for #856D83

The complementary color for #856D83 is #6C846E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856D83

The analogous colors for #856D83 are #7A6C84 and #846C76. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856D83

The triadic colors for #856D83 are #82846C and #6C8284. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856D83

These are the darker variations of #856D83. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5769 and #50414F. This progression shows how #856D83 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856D83

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8A9C and #B6A7B5. This progression shows how #856D83. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856D83

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856D83. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856D83

Companies and brands that incorporate #856D83 in their visual identity.

#856D83 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856D83. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856D83 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 109, 131 and HSL values of 305°, 10%, 47%.

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