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#856b8b

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HEX#856b8b
HEX8#856b8bff
RGBrgb(133, 107, 139)
CMYK[0.04,0.23,0,0.45]
Name#856b8b
HCL[320.18,21.34,48.72]
oklab[0.56,0.04,-0.04]
Num8743819
HSI[289.84,0.15,0.5]
lab[48.72,16.39,-13.66]
Lighten
#b5a3b9
Darken
#4e3f51
Saturate
#9452a4
Desaturate
#7b7b7b
Greyscale
#7b7b7b
Brighten
#b89ebe

Color harmonies of #856b8b

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
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#8b856b
#6b8b85

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#856b8b
#8b756b
#718b6b
#6b818b

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#856b8b
#ae8cb5
#d6ace0
#0b090b
#342a36
#5c4a60

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#856b8b
#786b8b
#7f6b8b
#856b8b
#8b6b8b
#8b6b84

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#856b8b
#8b6b6b
#6b8b78

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f6f4f7
#eeeaee
#e5dfe6
#dcd5de
#d3cad6
#cbc0cd
#c2b5c5
#b9aabd
#b1a0b4
#a895ac
#9f8ba4
#96809c
#8e7693
#856b8b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a080a
#130f14
#1d171e
#261f28
#302632
#392e3c
#433646
#4c3d4f
#564559
#5f4c63
#69546d
#725c77
#7c6381
#856b8b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #856b8b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.695 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
4.473 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #856b8b

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Use #856b8b in CSS

#856b8b as Background Color in CSS
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#856b8b as Text Color in CSS
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#856b8b as Border Color in CSS
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