Grayish Purple

The color #956C8F is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 149, 108, 143 and HSL values of 309°, 16%, 50%.

Color Values for #956C8F

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HEX:
#956C8F
RGB:
rgb(149,108,143) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(309,16%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 28%, 4%, 42%) Copied!

Color Composition of #956C8F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #956C8F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58.4%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 56.1%

Contrast Analysis for #956C8F

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 #956C8F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #956C8F

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

Complementary Colors for #956C8F

The complementary color for #956C8F is #6B9471. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #956C8F

The analogous colors for #956C8F are #866B94 and #946B79. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #956C8F

The triadic colors for #956C8F are #8E946B and #6B8E94. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #956C8F

These are the darker variations of #956C8F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #775672 and #594156. This progression shows how #956C8F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #956C8F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AA89A5 and #BFA7BC. This progression shows how #956C8F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #956C8F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #956C8F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #956C8F

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#956C8F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #956C8F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #956C8F is a grayish purple with RGB values of 149, 108, 143 and HSL values of 309°, 16%, 50%.

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