Color code #856488

Color Code #856488

A precise look at this Purple color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

PurpleMuted neutral

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#856488

RGB

rgb(133, 100, 136)

HSL

hsl(295 15.25% 46.27%)

HSV

hsv(295 26.47% 53.33%)

CMYKApproximate

2.21%, 26.47%, 0%, 46.67%

Relative luminance0.15880—1

Contrast with white5.03:1WCAG

Contrast with black4.18:1WCAG

Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample5.03:1

AA ✓AAA ×

Readable text sample4.18:1

AA ×AAA ×

Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This muted neutral Purple tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #856488 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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Complementary#678864View color Inverted#7A9B77View color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #856488;
  background-color: #8564881A;
  border-color: #856488;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #856488?

This color is RGB(133, 100, 136).

What is the HSL value of #856488?

Its value is HSL(295°, 15.25%, 46.27%).

Is #856488 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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