#856f8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856f8d is composed of 52.2% red, 43.5% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.7% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.7% black. It has a hue angle of 284 degrees, a saturation of 11.9% and a lightness of 49.4%. #856f8d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffdeff with #0b001b. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 52
    • G 44
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#856f8d color description : Dark grayish violet.

#856f8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856f8d has RGB values of R:133, G:111, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 8744845.

Hex triplet 856f8d #856f8d
RGB Decimal 133, 111, 141 rgb(133,111,141)
RGB Percent 52.2, 43.5, 55.3 rgb(52.2%,43.5%,55.3%)
CMYK 6, 21, 0, 45
HSL 284°, 11.9, 49.4 hsl(284,11.9%,49.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 284°, 21.3, 55.3
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 49.832, 14.446, -13.168
XYZ 20.164, 18.279, 27.664
xyY 0.305, 0.277, 18.279
CIE-LCH 49.832, 19.547, 317.652
CIE-LUV 49.832, 10.309, -20.965
Hunter-Lab 42.754, 9.369, -8.436
Binary 10000101, 01101111, 10001101

Color Schemes with #856f8d

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Alternatives to #856f8d

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#856f8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856f8d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856f8d;}
.background {background-color:#856f8d;}
.border {border:1px solid #856f8d;}

Shades and Tints of #856f8d

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, #090709 is the darkest color, while #fefdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856f8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #807983 is the less saturated color, while #b704f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856f8d 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
  • #7b777d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #777c96 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f7a91 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #887982 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c7793 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #81768f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #877586 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population