#856fad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856fad is composed of 52.2% red, 43.5% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 23.1% cyan, 35.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 261.3 degrees, a saturation of 27.4% and a lightness of 55.7%. #856fad color hex could be obtained by blending #ffdeff with #0b005b. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 52
    • G 44
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 23
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#856fad color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#856fad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856fad has RGB values of R:133, G:111, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.23, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 8744877.

Hex triplet 856fad #856fad
RGB Decimal 133, 111, 173 rgb(133,111,173)
RGB Percent 52.2, 43.5, 67.8 rgb(52.2%,43.5%,67.8%)
CMYK 23, 36, 0, 32
HSL 261.3°, 27.4, 55.7 hsl(261.3,27.4%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 261.3°, 35.8, 67.8
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 51.12, 21.809, -29.94
XYZ 22.899, 19.373, 42.066
xyY 0.272, 0.23, 19.373
CIE-LCH 51.12, 37.04, 306.07
CIE-LUV 51.12, 6.965, -47.712
Hunter-Lab 44.014, 15.841, -25.855
Binary 10000101, 01101111, 10101101

Color Schemes with #856fad

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Alternatives to #856fad

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#856fad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856fad

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

Shades and Tints of #856fad

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, #040306 is the darkest color, while #f9f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856fad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d8993 is the less saturated color, while #6e21fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856fad 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
  • #7f7a87 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c7eb7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #707fae Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #827f88 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7579b3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7779ad Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #837995 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population