#856acd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856acd is composed of 52.2% red, 41.6% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 35.1% cyan, 48.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 256.4 degrees, a saturation of 49.7% and a lightness of 61%. #856acd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd4ff with #0b009b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 35
    • M 48
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#856acd color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#856acd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856acd has RGB values of R:133, G:106, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.35, M:0.48, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 8743629.

Hex triplet 856acd #856acd
RGB Decimal 133, 106, 205 rgb(133,106,205)
RGB Percent 52.2, 41.6, 80.4 rgb(52.2%,41.6%,80.4%)
CMYK 35, 48, 0, 20
HSL 256.4°, 49.7, 61 hsl(256.4,49.7%,61%)
HSV (or HSB) 256.4°, 48.3, 80.4
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 51.499, 32.983, -47.769
XYZ 25.844, 19.702, 60.196
xyY 0.244, 0.186, 19.702
CIE-LCH 51.499, 58.05, 304.624
CIE-LUV 51.499, 5.427, -77.047
Hunter-Lab 44.387, 26.254, -49.335
Binary 10000101, 01101010, 11001101

Color Schemes with #856acd

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Alternatives to #856acd

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#856acd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856acd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856acd;}
.background {background-color:#856acd;}
.border {border:1px solid #856acd;}

Shades and Tints of #856acd

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #06040d is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856acd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a989f is the less saturated color, while #703cfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856acd is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f798d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #527eda Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5182c9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #79828c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6477d5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6379ca Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7d79a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population