Grayish Purple

The color #857D8A is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 125, 138 and HSL values of 277°, 5%, 52%.

Color Values for #857D8A

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HEX:
#857D8A
RGB:
rgb(133,125,138) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(277,5%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 9%, 0%, 46%) Copied!

Color Composition of #857D8A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #857D8A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 49%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #857D8A

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 #857D8A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #857D8A

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

Complementary Colors for #857D8A

The complementary color for #857D8A is #838B7E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #857D8A

The analogous colors for #857D8A are #807E8B and #8B7E89. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #857D8A

The triadic colors for #857D8A are #8B867E and #7E8B86. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #857D8A

These are the darker variations of #857D8A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A646E and #504B53. This progression shows how #857D8A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #857D8A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D97A1 and #B6B1B9. This progression shows how #857D8A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #857D8A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #857D8A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#857D8A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #857D8A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #857D8A is a grayish purple with RGB values of 133, 125, 138 and HSL values of 277°, 5%, 52%.

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