#856cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856cbd is composed of 52.2% red, 42.4% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 29.6% cyan, 42.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 258.5 degrees, a saturation of 38% and a lightness of 58.2%. #856cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd8ff with #0b007b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 30
    • M 43
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#856cbd color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#856cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856cbd has RGB values of R:133, G:108, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.3, M:0.43, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 8744125.

Hex triplet 856cbd #856cbd
RGB Decimal 133, 108, 189 rgb(133,108,189)
RGB Percent 52.2, 42.4, 74.1 rgb(52.2%,42.4%,74.1%)
CMYK 30, 43, 0, 26
HSL 258.5°, 38, 58.2 hsl(258.5,38%,58.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 258.5°, 42.9, 74.1
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 51.135, 27.611, -39.171
XYZ 24.219, 19.386, 50.607
xyY 0.257, 0.206, 19.386
CIE-LCH 51.135, 47.925, 305.179
CIE-LUV 51.135, 6.436, -62.884
Hunter-Lab 44.029, 21.136, -37.327
Binary 10000101, 01101100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #856cbd

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Alternatives to #856cbd

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#856cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856cbd

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

Shades and Tints of #856cbd

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f5f3fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #928d9c is the less saturated color, while #6c2aff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856cbd 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
  • #7f7a8a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #607ec8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6280bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7e8089 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6d77c4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6e78bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #80799c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population