#856fa1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #856fa1 is composed of 52.2% red, 43.5% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 17.4% cyan, 31.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.9% black. It has a hue angle of 266.4 degrees, a saturation of 21% and a lightness of 53.3%. #856fa1 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffdeff with #0b0043. Closest websafe color is: #996699.

    • R 52
    • G 44
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#856fa1 color description : Mostly desaturated dark violet.

#856fa1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #856fa1 has RGB values of R:133, G:111, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 8744865.

Hex triplet 856fa1 #856fa1
RGB Decimal 133, 111, 161 rgb(133,111,161)
RGB Percent 52.2, 43.5, 63.1 rgb(52.2%,43.5%,63.1%)
CMYK 17, 31, 0, 37
HSL 266.4°, 21, 53.3 hsl(266.4,21%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 266.4°, 31.1, 63.1
Web Safe 996699 #996699
CIE-LAB 50.604, 18.927, -23.746
XYZ 21.789, 18.929, 36.222
xyY 0.283, 0.246, 18.929
CIE-LCH 50.604, 30.366, 308.556
CIE-LUV 50.604, 8.215, -37.646
Hunter-Lab 43.507, 13.259, -18.907
Binary 10000101, 01101111, 10100001

Color Schemes with #856fa1

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Alternatives to #856fa1

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#856fa1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #856fa1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#856fa1;}
.background {background-color:#856fa1;}
.border {border:1px solid #856fa1;}

Shades and Tints of #856fa1

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, #08070a is the darkest color, while #fefdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #856fa1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #87818f is the less saturated color, while #7a13fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #856fa1 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
  • #7d7983 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #717daa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #767da3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #847d85 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7878a7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7b78a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #84778f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population