#856ecd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856ecd is composed of 52.2% red, 43.1% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 35.1% cyan, 46.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 254.5 degrees, a saturation of 48.7% and a lightness of 61.8%. #856ecd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffdcff with #0b009b. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 52
    • G 43
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 35
    • M 46
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#856ecd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#856ecd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856ecd has RGB values of R:133, G:110, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.35, M:0.46, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 8744653.

Hex triplet 856ecd #856ecd
RGB Decimal 133, 110, 205 rgb(133,110,205)
RGB Percent 52.2, 43.1, 80.4 rgb(52.2%,43.1%,80.4%)
CMYK 35, 46, 0, 20
HSL 254.5°, 48.7, 61.8 hsl(254.5,48.7%,61.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 254.5°, 46.3, 80.4
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 52.449, 30.641, -46.259
XYZ 26.266, 20.546, 60.336
xyY 0.245, 0.192, 20.546
CIE-LCH 52.449, 55.486, 303.52
CIE-LUV 52.449, 4.082, -74.732
Hunter-Lab 45.328, 24.113, -47.192
Binary 10000101, 01101110, 11001101

Color Schemes with #856ecd

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Alternatives to #856ecd

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#856ecd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856ecd

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

Shades and Tints of #856ecd

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, #000001 is the darkest color, while #f3f1fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856ecd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9c9ba0 is the less saturated color, while #6e41fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856ecd 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
  • #808080 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #817c8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5981d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5784ca Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7a858e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #697ad4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #677ccb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7e7ca5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population