Grayish Purple

The color #856D92 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 109, 146 and HSL values of 279°, 15%, 50%.

Color Values for #856D92

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HEX:
#856D92
RGB:
rgb(133,109,146)
HSL:
hsl(279,15%,50%)
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 25%, 0%, 43%)

Color Composition of #856D92

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856D92. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 57.3%

Contrast Analysis for #856D92

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 #856D92

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856D92

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

Complementary Colors for #856D92

The complementary color for #856D92 is #7A936C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856D92

The analogous colors for #856D92 are #726C93 and #936C8D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856D92

The triadic colors for #856D92 are #93856C and #6C9385. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856D92

These are the darker variations of #856D92. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5775 and #504158. This progression shows how #856D92 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856D92

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8AA8 and #B6A7BE. This progression shows how #856D92. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856D92

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856D92. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #856D92 in their visual identity.

#856D92 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856D92. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856D92 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 109, 146 and HSL values of 279°, 15%, 50%.

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