gray

#856F8B

MutedNeutral

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB133, 111, 139
CMYK4, 20, 0, 45
HSL287°, 11%, 49%
LAB50, 13, -12
Closest Library Match
zinc-50094% Match

Readability

4.52On WhitePASS AA
4.64On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #856F8B

The hexadecimal color code #856F8B is a medium, desaturated shade of Purple (known as gray). In the RGB color model, #856F8B is comprised of 133 red, 111 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 287 degrees, a saturation of 11%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 451 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Purple atmospheres. Designers searching for Purple color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #856F8B.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind