Blue

The color #856FB8 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 111, 184 and HSL values of 258°, 34%, 58%.

Color Values for #856FB8

Below are the different color format representations for #856FB8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#856FB8
RGB:
rgb(133,111,184) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(258,34%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(28%, 40%, 0%, 28%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856FB8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856FB8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 43.5%
Blue: 72.2%

Contrast Analysis for #856FB8

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 #856FB8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856FB8

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

Complementary Colors for #856FB8

The complementary color for #856FB8 is #A2B86F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856FB8

The analogous colors for #856FB8 are #6F7EB8 and #AA6FB8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856FB8

The triadic colors for #856FB8 are #B8856F and #6FB885. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856FB8

These are the darker variations of #856FB8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A5993 and #50436E. This progression shows how #856FB8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856FB8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8CC6 and #B6A9D4. This progression shows how #856FB8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856FB8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856FB8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856FB8

Companies and brands that incorporate #856FB8 in their visual identity.

#856FB8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856FB8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856FB8 is a blue with RGB values of 133, 111, 184 and HSL values of 258°, 34%, 58%.

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