Grayish Purple

The color #856F81 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 111, 129 and HSL values of 311°, 9%, 48%.

Color Values for #856F81

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HEX:
#856F81
RGB:
rgb(133,111,129) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(311,9%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 17%, 3%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856F81

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856F81. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 43.5%
Blue: 50.6%

Contrast Analysis for #856F81

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 #856F81

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856F81

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

Complementary Colors for #856F81

The complementary color for #856F81 is #6F8573. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856F81

The analogous colors for #856F81 are #7E6F85 and #856F76. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856F81

The triadic colors for #856F81 are #81856F and #6F8185. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856F81

These are the darker variations of #856F81. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5967 and #50434D. This progression shows how #856F81 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856F81

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8C9A and #B6A9B3. This progression shows how #856F81. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856F81

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856F81. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856F81

Companies and brands that incorporate #856F81 in their visual identity.

#856F81 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856F81. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856F81 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 111, 129 and HSL values of 311°, 9%, 48%.

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