Punctuate Color – #856b71: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The Punctuate color hex code is #856b71, and it is composed of 52% red, 42% green and 44% blue.

Punctuate is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.84:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.

For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Punctuate color (#856b71) against light backgrounds.

Punctuate color

Punctuate Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #856B71

  2. #609085

Triadic colors

  1. #856B71

  2. #6B9060

  3. #606B90

Tints or lighter colors

  1. #9D868B

  2. #B4A2A6

  3. #CBBEC1

  4. #E2DBDC

  5. #F8F7F7

Darker colors

  1. #695459

  2. #4D3E41

  3. #302729

  4. #141011

Analogous colors

  1. #7F6B85

  2. #856B7E

  3. #856B71

  4. #85726B

  5. #857F6B

Monochromatic colors

  1. #673D47

  2. #82555F

  3. #98727B

  4. #A99499

  5. #BFB1B4

#856b71

Punctuate Color Codes and Information

Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Punctuate, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#856b71
RGBrgb(133,107,113)
HSLhsl(346,10.8%,47.1%)
CMYK0, 20, 15, 48
HSV346, 20, 52
RGB %52, 42, 44
XYZ17.9, 16.7, 17.9
LAB47.9, 11.3, 0.6
Color CategoryDark
Color FamilyRed
Saturation20%
TemperatureWarm
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)4.84 (passes WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)4.34 (fails WCAG AA)

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