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#856e8b

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HEX#856e8b
HEX8#856e8bff
RGBrgb(133, 110, 139)
CMYK[0.04,0.21,0,0.45]
Name#856e8b
HCL[319.5,19.22,49.5]
oklab[0.57,0.04,-0.03]
Num8744587
HSI[288.7,0.14,0.5]
lab[49.5,14.61,-12.48]
Lighten
#b5a6b9
Darken
#4f4152
Saturate
#9455a4
Desaturate
#7c7c7c
Greyscale
#7c7c7c
Brighten
#b8a1be

Color harmonies of #856e8b

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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#8b856e
#6e8b85

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.
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#8b766e
#748b6e
#6e828b

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.
#856e8b
#ae90b5
#d6b1e0
#0b090b
#342b36
#5c4c60

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.
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#796e8b
#7f6e8b
#856e8b
#8b6e8b
#8b6e85

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#856e8b
#8b6e6e
#6e8b79

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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#f6f5f7
#eeeaee
#e5e0e6
#dcd6de
#d3cbd6
#cbc1cd
#c2b7c5
#b9acbd
#b1a2b4
#a897ac
#9f8da4
#96839c
#8e7893
#856e8b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a080a
#131014
#1d181e
#261f28
#302732
#392f3c
#433746
#4c3f4f
#564759
#5f4f63
#69566d
#725e77
#7c6681
#856e8b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #856e8b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.565 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!
4.6 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 #856e8b

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Use #856e8b in CSS

#856e8b as Background Color in CSS
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#856e8b as Text Color in CSS
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#856e8b as Border Color in CSS
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