Grayish Blue

The color #85879B is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 135, 155 and HSL values of 235°, 10%, 56%.

Color Values for #85879B

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HEX:
#85879B
RGB:
rgb(133,135,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(235,10%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 13%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #85879B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #85879B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 52.9%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #85879B

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 #85879B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #85879B

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

Complementary Colors for #85879B

The complementary color for #85879B is #9A9884. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #85879B

The analogous colors for #85879B are #84919A and #8D849A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #85879B

The triadic colors for #85879B are #9A8485 and #859A84. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #85879B

These are the darker variations of #85879B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A6C7C and #50515D. This progression shows how #85879B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #85879B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D9FAF and #B6B7C3. This progression shows how #85879B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #85879B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #85879B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #85879B

Companies and brands that incorporate #85879B in their visual identity.

#85879B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #85879B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #85879B is a grayish blue with RGB values of 133, 135, 155 and HSL values of 235°, 10%, 56%.

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