Grayish Purple

The color #896E96 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 137, 110, 150 and HSL values of 281°, 16%, 51%.

Color Values for #896E96

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HEX:
#896E96
RGB:
rgb(137,110,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(281,16%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 27%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #896E96

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #896E96. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.7%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #896E96

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 #896E96

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #896E96

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

Complementary Colors for #896E96

The complementary color for #896E96 is #7B966E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #896E96

The analogous colors for #896E96 are #756E96 and #966E8F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #896E96

The triadic colors for #896E96 are #96896E and #6E9689. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #896E96

These are the darker variations of #896E96. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E5878 and #52425A. This progression shows how #896E96 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #896E96

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A18BAB and #B8A8C0. This progression shows how #896E96. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #896E96

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #896E96. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#896E96 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #896E96. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #896E96 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 137, 110, 150 and HSL values of 281°, 16%, 51%.

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