#856e8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856e8e is composed of 52.2% red, 43.1% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 6.3% cyan, 22.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 283.1 degrees, a saturation of 12.7% and a lightness of 49.4%. #856e8e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffdcff with #0b001d. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 52
    • G 43
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#856e8e color description : Dark grayish violet.

#856e8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856e8e has RGB values of R:133, G:110, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 8744590.

Hex triplet 856e8e #856e8e
RGB Decimal 133, 110, 142 rgb(133,110,142)
RGB Percent 52.2, 43.1, 55.7 rgb(52.2%,43.1%,55.7%)
CMYK 6, 23, 0, 44
HSL 283.1°, 12.7, 49.4 hsl(283.1,12.7%,49.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 283.1°, 22.5, 55.7
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 49.607, 15.252, -14.1
XYZ 20.131, 18.092, 28.021
xyY 0.304, 0.273, 18.092
CIE-LCH 49.607, 20.77, 317.248
CIE-LUV 49.607, 10.68, -22.439
Hunter-Lab 42.534, 10.045, -9.286
Binary 10000101, 01101110, 10001110

Color Schemes with #856e8e

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Alternatives to #856e8e

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#856e8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856e8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856e8e;}
.background {background-color:#856e8e;}
.border {border:1px solid #856e8e;}

Shades and Tints of #856e8e

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, #090709 is the darkest color, while #fefdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856e8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #817884 is the less saturated color, while #b403f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856e8e 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
  • #797979 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7b777d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #767b97 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d7a92 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #887981 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7b7694 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #807590 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #867586 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population