#856eb5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856eb5 is composed of 52.2% red, 43.1% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 26.5% cyan, 39.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 259.4 degrees, a saturation of 32.4% and a lightness of 57.1%. #856eb5 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffdcff with #0b006b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 52
    • G 43
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 27
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#856eb5 color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#856eb5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856eb5 has RGB values of R:133, G:110, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.27, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 8744629.

Hex triplet 856eb5 #856eb5
RGB Decimal 133, 110, 181 rgb(133,110,181)
RGB Percent 52.2, 43.1, 71 rgb(52.2%,43.1%,71%)
CMYK 27, 39, 0, 29
HSL 259.4°, 32.4, 57.1 hsl(259.4,32.4%,57.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 259.4°, 39.2, 71
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 51.238, 24.391, -34.393
XYZ 23.588, 19.475, 46.23
xyY 0.264, 0.218, 19.475
CIE-LCH 51.238, 42.164, 305.344
CIE-LUV 51.238, 6.529, -55.028
Hunter-Lab 44.13, 18.182, -31.22
Binary 10000101, 01101110, 10110101

Color Schemes with #856eb5

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Alternatives to #856eb5

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#856eb5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856eb5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856eb5;}
.background {background-color:#856eb5;}
.border {border:1px solid #856eb5;}

Shades and Tints of #856eb5

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, #07060b is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856eb5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919093 is the less saturated color, while #6d2bf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856eb5 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
  • #7f7a88 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #677ebf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6a80b5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #808089 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7278bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7379b5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #827999 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population