#856cc3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856cc3 is composed of 52.2% red, 42.4% green and 76.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 31.8% cyan, 44.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.5% black. It has a hue angle of 257.2 degrees, a saturation of 42% and a lightness of 59.4%. #856cc3 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd8ff with #0b0087. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 32
    • M 45
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#856cc3 color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#856cc3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856cc3 has RGB values of R:133, G:108, B:195 and CMYK values of C:0.32, M:0.45, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 8744131.

Hex triplet 856cc3 #856cc3
RGB Decimal 133, 108, 195 rgb(133,108,195)
RGB Percent 52.2, 42.4, 76.5 rgb(52.2%,42.4%,76.5%)
CMYK 32, 45, 0, 24
HSL 257.2°, 42, 59.4 hsl(257.2,42%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 257.2°, 44.6, 76.5
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 51.441, 29.169, -42.138
XYZ 24.884, 19.652, 54.109
xyY 0.252, 0.199, 19.652
CIE-LCH 51.441, 51.249, 304.691
CIE-LUV 51.441, 5.8, -67.8
Hunter-Lab 44.33, 22.62, -41.337
Binary 10000101, 01101100, 11000011

Color Schemes with #856cc3

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Alternatives to #856cc3

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#856cc3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856cc3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856cc3;}
.background {background-color:#856cc3;}
.border {border:1px solid #856cc3;}

Shades and Tints of #856cc3

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 #f9f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856cc3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #96949b is the less saturated color, while #6d34fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856cc3 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
  • #7f7a8b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5c7ece Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5d81c1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7c818b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b78ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b79c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7f799f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population