Information about #85708F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #85708F is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(133, 112, 143) — 52.2% red, 43.9% green, 56.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 12 / 0 / 44. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A gently muted blue-purple violet, #85708F sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Greyish Purple (#887191). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grey Purple (#826D8C) and Purple Grey (#866F85).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(133, 112, 143)), which gives #85708F its character. On this background, black text reaches a 4.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#85708F color variations

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#85708F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #85708F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Grey Purple color link
Grey Purple

#826D8C

Purple Grey color link
Purple Grey

#866F85

Graceland color link
Graceland

#877482

De Janeiro color link
De Janeiro

#856684

Trendy Pink color link
Trendy Pink

#8C6495

Faded Purple color link
Faded Purple

#916E99

French Lilac color link
French Lilac

#86608E

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

#85708F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#85708F
  • RGB133, 112, 143
  • CMYK4, 12, 0, 44
  • HSL281°, 12%, 50%
  • HSL Precise280.645°, 12.157%, 50%
  • HSV281°, 22%, 56%
  • HSB281°, 22%, 56%
  • HEX ID85708F
  • DECIMAL ID8745103
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
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