#856c8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856c8e is composed of 52.2% red, 42.4% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 6.3% cyan, 23.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 284.1 degrees, a saturation of 13.6% and a lightness of 49%. #856c8e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd8ff with #0b001d. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#856c8e color description : Dark grayish violet.

#856c8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856c8e has RGB values of R:133, G:108, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 8744078.

Hex triplet 856c8e #856c8e
RGB Decimal 133, 108, 142 rgb(133,108,142)
RGB Percent 52.2, 42.4, 55.7 rgb(52.2%,42.4%,55.7%)
CMYK 6, 24, 0, 44
HSL 284.1°, 13.6, 49 hsl(284.1,13.6%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 284.1°, 23.9, 55.7
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 49.087, 16.436, -14.888
XYZ 19.917, 17.665, 27.95
xyY 0.304, 0.27, 17.665
CIE-LCH 49.087, 22.177, 317.828
CIE-LUV 49.087, 11.624, -23.727
Hunter-Lab 42.03, 11.036, -10.008
Binary 10000101, 01101100, 10001110

Color Schemes with #856c8e

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Alternatives to #856c8e

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#856c8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856c8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856c8e;}
.background {background-color:#856c8e;}
.border {border:1px solid #856c8e;}

Shades and Tints of #856c8e

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, #080608 is the darkest color, while #fdfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856c8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #807684 is the less saturated color, while #b702f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856c8e 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a757c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #747a98 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7b7992 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #87777f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a7594 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7f7490 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #867385 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population