#856cc9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856cc9 is composed of 52.2% red, 42.4% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 33.8% cyan, 46.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 256.1 degrees, a saturation of 46.3% and a lightness of 60.6%. #856cc9 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd8ff with #0b0093. Closest websafe color is: #9966cc.

    • R 52
    • G 42
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 34
    • M 46
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#856cc9 color description : Slightly desaturated violet.

#856cc9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856cc9 has RGB values of R:133, G:108, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.34, M:0.46, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 8744137.

Hex triplet 856cc9 #856cc9
RGB Decimal 133, 108, 201 rgb(133,108,201)
RGB Percent 52.2, 42.4, 78.8 rgb(52.2%,42.4%,78.8%)
CMYK 34, 46, 0, 21
HSL 256.1°, 46.3, 60.6 hsl(256.1,46.3%,60.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 256.1°, 46.3, 78.8
Web Safe 9966cc #9966cc
CIE-LAB 51.756, 30.749, -45.075
XYZ 25.576, 19.929, 57.754
xyY 0.248, 0.193, 19.929
CIE-LCH 51.756, 54.564, 304.3
CIE-LUV 51.756, 5.172, -72.675
Hunter-Lab 44.641, 24.145, -45.457
Binary 10000101, 01101100, 11001001

Color Schemes with #856cc9

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Alternatives to #856cc9

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#856cc9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856cc9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856cc9;}
.background {background-color:#856cc9;}
.border {border:1px solid #856cc9;}

Shades and Tints of #856cc9

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, #06040b is the darkest color, while #fcfbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856cc9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9a9a9b is the less saturated color, while #703ef7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856cc9 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
  • #7e7e7e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f7a8d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #587fd5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5882c6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #7b838c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6878d0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #687ac7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7e7aa2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population