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#856d9d

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HEX#856d9d
HEX8#856d9dff
RGBrgb(133, 109, 157)
CMYK[0.15,0.31,0,0.38]
Name#856d9d
HCL[310.53,29.52,49.93]
oklab[0.58,0.05,-0.06]
Num8744349
HSI[270,0.18,0.52]
lab[49.93,19.18,-22.44]
Lighten
#b8aac6
Darken
#524262
Saturate
#8555b5
Desaturate
#858585
Greyscale
#858585
Brighten
#b8a0d0

Color harmonies of #856d9d

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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#9d856d
#6d9d85

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.
#856d9d
#9d6d6d
#859d6d
#6d9d9d

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.
#856d9d
#a98bc7
#cda8f2
#19141d
#3d3248
#614f72

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.
#856d9d
#726d9d
#7b6d9d
#856d9d
#8f6d9d
#986d9d

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#856d9d
#9d6d7b
#6d9d72

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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#f6f5f8
#eeeaf1
#e5e0ea
#dcd5e3
#d3cbdc
#cbc0d5
#c2b6ce
#b9acc7
#b1a1c0
#a897b9
#9f8cb2
#9682ab
#8e77a4
#856d9d

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a080b
#131016
#1d1722
#261f2d
#302738
#392f43
#43374f
#4c3e5a
#564665
#5f4e70
#69567b
#725d87
#7c6592
#856d9d

Contrast Checker

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4.495 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!
4.672 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!

Color Palettes #856d9d

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Use #856d9d in CSS

#856d9d as Background Color in CSS
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#856d9d as Text Color in CSS
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#856d9d as Border Color in CSS
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