Grayish Blue

The color #857B9F is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 123, 159 and HSL values of 257°, 16%, 55%.

Color Values for #857B9F

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HEX:
#857B9F
RGB:
rgb(133,123,159) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(257,16%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 23%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #857B9F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #857B9F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 48.2%
Blue: 62.4%

Contrast Analysis for #857B9F

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 #857B9F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #857B9F

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

Complementary Colors for #857B9F

The complementary color for #857B9F is #949F7A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #857B9F

The analogous colors for #857B9F are #7A829F and #977A9F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #857B9F

The triadic colors for #857B9F are #9F847A and #7A9F84. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #857B9F

These are the darker variations of #857B9F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A627F and #504A5F. This progression shows how #857B9F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #857B9F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D95B2 and #B6B0C5. This progression shows how #857B9F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #857B9F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #857B9F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#857B9F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #857B9F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #857B9F is a grayish blue with RGB values of 133, 123, 159 and HSL values of 257°, 16%, 55%.

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