#856ad2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856ad2 is composed of 52.2% red, 41.6% green and 82.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 36.7% cyan, 49.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 17.6% black. It has a hue angle of 255.6 degrees, a saturation of 53.6% and a lightness of 62%. #856ad2 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd4ff with #0b00a5. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 37
    • M 50
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#856ad2 color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#856ad2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856ad2 has RGB values of R:133, G:106, B:210 and CMYK values of C:0.37, M:0.5, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 8743634.

Hex triplet 856ad2 #856ad2
RGB Decimal 133, 106, 210 rgb(133,106,210)
RGB Percent 52.2, 41.6, 82.4 rgb(52.2%,41.6%,82.4%)
CMYK 37, 50, 0, 18
HSL 255.6°, 53.6, 62 hsl(255.6,53.6%,62%)
HSV (or HSB) 255.6°, 49.5, 82.4
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 51.778, 34.323, -50.173
XYZ 26.458, 19.948, 63.426
xyY 0.241, 0.182, 19.948
CIE-LCH 51.778, 60.79, 304.375
CIE-LUV 51.778, 4.9, -81.028
Hunter-Lab 44.663, 27.582, -52.934
Binary 10000101, 01101010, 11010010

Color Schemes with #856ad2

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Alternatives to #856ad2

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#856ad2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856ad2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856ad2;}
.background {background-color:#856ad2;}
.border {border:1px solid #856ad2;}

Shades and Tints of #856ad2

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, #010002 is the darkest color, while #f4f2fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856ad2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9b97a5 is the less saturated color, while #6f3dff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856ad2 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
  • #7e7e7e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f7a8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4d7fdf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4b83cd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #78838d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6177da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6079cf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7c7aa6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population