Purple

The color #B857D6 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 184, 87, 214 and HSL values of 286°, 61%, 59%.

Color Values for #B857D6

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HEX:
#B857D6
RGB:
rgb(184,87,214) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(286,61%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 59%, 0%, 16%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B857D6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B857D6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 72.2%
Green: 34.1%
Blue: 83.9%

Contrast Analysis for #B857D6

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 #B857D6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B857D6

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

Complementary Colors for #B857D6

The complementary color for #B857D6 is #74D657. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B857D6

The analogous colors for #B857D6 are #7957D6 and #D657B4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B857D6

The triadic colors for #B857D6 are #D6B857 and #57D6B8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B857D6

These are the darker variations of #B857D6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9346AB and #6E3480. This progression shows how #B857D6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B857D6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C679DE and #D49AE6. This progression shows how #B857D6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B857D6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B857D6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B857D6

Companies and brands that incorporate #B857D6 in their visual identity.

#B857D6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B857D6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B857D6 is a purple with RGB values of 184, 87, 214 and HSL values of 286°, 61%, 59%.

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