#856c99 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856c99 is composed of 52.2% red, 42.4% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13.1% cyan, 29.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 273.3 degrees, a saturation of 18.1% and a lightness of 51.2%. #856c99 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd8ff with #0b0033. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 13
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#856c99 color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#856c99 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856c99 has RGB values of R:133, G:108, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.13, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 8744089.

Hex triplet 856c99 #856c99
RGB Decimal 133, 108, 153 rgb(133,108,153)
RGB Percent 52.2, 42.4, 60 rgb(52.2%,42.4%,60%)
CMYK 13, 29, 0, 40
HSL 273.3°, 18.1, 51.2 hsl(273.3,18.1%,51.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 273.3°, 29.4, 60
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 49.51, 18.86, -20.735
XYZ 20.784, 18.012, 32.517
xyY 0.291, 0.253, 18.012
CIE-LCH 49.51, 28.03, 312.289
CIE-LUV 49.51, 10.394, -32.882
Hunter-Lab 42.44, 13.146, -15.719
Binary 10000101, 01101100, 10011001

Color Schemes with #856c99

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #856c99

Below, you can see some colors close to #856c99. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#856c99 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856c99

This text has a font color of #856c99.

<span style="color:#856c99;">Text here</span>
#856c99 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #856c99.

<p style="background-color:#856c99;">Content here</p>
#856c99 border color

This element has a border color of #856c99.

<div style="border:1px solid #856c99;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#856c99;}
.background {background-color:#856c99;}
.border {border:1px solid #856c99;}

Shades and Tints of #856c99

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, #030204 is the darkest color, while #f8f7f9 is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #856c99

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #837f86 is the less saturated color, while #900cf9 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856c99 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
  • #7b767f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #707ba3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #777a9b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #857981 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #78759f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7c759a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #85748a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population