#856c8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856c8d is composed of 52.2% red, 42.4% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.7% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.7% black. It has a hue angle of 285.5 degrees, a saturation of 13.3% and a lightness of 48.8%. #856c8d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd8ff with #0b001b. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#856c8d color description : Dark grayish magenta.

#856c8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856c8d has RGB values of R:133, G:108, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 8744077.

Hex triplet 856c8d #856c8d
RGB Decimal 133, 108, 141 rgb(133,108,141)
RGB Percent 52.2, 42.4, 55.3 rgb(52.2%,42.4%,55.3%)
CMYK 6, 23, 0, 45
HSL 285.5°, 13.3, 48.8 hsl(285.5,13.3%,48.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 285.5°, 23.4, 55.3
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 49.05, 16.222, -14.352
XYZ 19.842, 17.635, 27.556
xyY 0.305, 0.271, 17.635
CIE-LCH 49.05, 21.66, 318.5
CIE-LUV 49.05, 11.736, -22.9
Hunter-Lab 41.994, 10.852, -9.51
Binary 10000101, 01101100, 10001101

Color Schemes with #856c8d

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Alternatives to #856c8d

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#856c8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856c8d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856c8d;}
.background {background-color:#856c8d;}
.border {border:1px solid #856c8d;}

Shades and Tints of #856c8d

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, #070608 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856c8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #807683 is the less saturated color, while #bb03f6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856c8d 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a757b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #747a97 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c7991 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #87777f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a7593 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7f748f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #867384 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population