#856cb0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856cb0 is composed of 52.2% red, 42.4% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 24.4% cyan, 38.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 262.1 degrees, a saturation of 30.1% and a lightness of 55.7%. #856cb0 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd8ff with #0b0061. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 24
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#856cb0 color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#856cb0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856cb0 has RGB values of R:133, G:108, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.24, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 8744112.

Hex triplet 856cb0 #856cb0
RGB Decimal 133, 108, 176 rgb(133,108,176)
RGB Percent 52.2, 42.4, 69 rgb(52.2%,42.4%,69%)
CMYK 24, 39, 0, 31
HSL 262.1°, 30.1, 55.7 hsl(262.1,30.1%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 262.1°, 38.6, 69
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 50.507, 24.325, -32.639
XYZ 22.871, 18.846, 43.505
xyY 0.268, 0.221, 18.846
CIE-LCH 50.507, 40.706, 306.695
CIE-LUV 50.507, 7.842, -52.119
Hunter-Lab 43.412, 18.066, -29.028
Binary 10000101, 01101100, 10110000

Color Schemes with #856cb0

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Alternatives to #856cb0

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#856cb0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856cb0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856cb0;}
.background {background-color:#856cb0;}
.border {border:1px solid #856cb0;}

Shades and Tints of #856cb0

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 #856cb0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8c8696 is the less saturated color, while #701efe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856cb0 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7d7886 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #677dbb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6a7eb0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #817d86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7276b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7477b0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #827795 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population