#856cab Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856cab is composed of 52.2% red, 42.4% green and 67.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 22.2% cyan, 36.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.9% black. It has a hue angle of 263.8 degrees, a saturation of 27.3% and a lightness of 54.7%. #856cab color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd8ff with #0b0057. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 22
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#856cab color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#856cab Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856cab has RGB values of R:133, G:108, B:171 and CMYK values of C:0.22, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 8744107.

Hex triplet 856cab #856cab
RGB Decimal 133, 108, 171 rgb(133,108,171)
RGB Percent 52.2, 42.4, 67.1 rgb(52.2%,42.4%,67.1%)
CMYK 22, 37, 0, 33
HSL 263.8°, 27.3, 54.7 hsl(263.8,27.3%,54.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 263.8°, 36.8, 67.1
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 50.278, 23.096, -30.089
XYZ 22.385, 18.652, 40.947
xyY 0.273, 0.228, 18.652
CIE-LCH 50.278, 37.931, 307.509
CIE-LUV 50.278, 8.391, -47.947
Hunter-Lab 43.188, 16.94, -25.982
Binary 10000101, 01101100, 10101011

Color Schemes with #856cab

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Alternatives to #856cab

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#856cab Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856cab

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

Shades and Tints of #856cab

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, #020203 is the darkest color, while #f7f5f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856cab

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b8790 is the less saturated color, while #751cfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856cab 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7d7885 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #697cb5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d7dab Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #827c85 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7376b1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7677ab Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #837693 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population