#856996
Approximate name: Slate Gray
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
SlateGray
Relative luminance
0.173
Hue H
277°
Saturation S
18%
Lightness L
50%
Value V
59%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Purple
Contrast on white: 4.71:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 4.46:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#856996
Protanopia
#79798b
Deuteranopia
#7b7d89
Tritanopia
#848381
Achromatopsia
#777777
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.