#856cc6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856cc6 is composed of 52.2% red, 42.4% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 32.8% cyan, 45.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 256.7 degrees, a saturation of 44.1% and a lightness of 60%. #856cc6 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd8ff with #0b008d. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 33
    • M 45
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#856cc6 color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#856cc6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856cc6 has RGB values of R:133, G:108, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.33, M:0.45, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 8744134.

Hex triplet 856cc6 #856cc6
RGB Decimal 133, 108, 198 rgb(133,108,198)
RGB Percent 52.2, 42.4, 77.6 rgb(52.2%,42.4%,77.6%)
CMYK 33, 45, 0, 22
HSL 256.7°, 44.1, 60 hsl(256.7,44.1%,60%)
HSV (or HSB) 256.7°, 45.5, 77.6
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 51.598, 29.956, -43.611
XYZ 25.227, 19.789, 55.914
xyY 0.25, 0.196, 19.789
CIE-LCH 51.598, 52.908, 304.485
CIE-LUV 51.598, 5.485, -70.243
Hunter-Lab 44.485, 23.377, -43.384
Binary 10000101, 01101100, 11000110

Color Schemes with #856cc6

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Alternatives to #856cc6

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#856cc6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856cc6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856cc6;}
.background {background-color:#856cc6;}
.border {border:1px solid #856cc6;}

Shades and Tints of #856cc6

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, #050308 is the darkest color, while #faf9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856cc6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #96939f is the less saturated color, while #6d35fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856cc6 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
  • #7f7a8c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5a7fd2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5a81c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7b828b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a78cd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a79c4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7f7aa0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population