Blue

The color #856FDC is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 111, 220 and HSL values of 252°, 61%, 65%.

Color Values for #856FDC

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HEX:
#856FDC
RGB:
rgb(133,111,220) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(252,61%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(40%, 50%, 0%, 14%) Copied!

Color Composition of #856FDC

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #856FDC. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 43.5%
Blue: 86.3%

Contrast Analysis for #856FDC

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #856FDC

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #856FDC

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #856FDC

The complementary color for #856FDC is #C6DC6F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #856FDC

The analogous colors for #856FDC are #6F90DC and #BC6FDC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #856FDC

The triadic colors for #856FDC are #DC856F and #6FDC85. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #856FDC

These are the darker variations of #856FDC. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A59B0 and #504384. This progression shows how #856FDC darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #856FDC

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9D8CE3 and #B6A9EA. This progression shows how #856FDC. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #856FDC

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #856FDC. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #856FDC

Companies and brands that incorporate #856FDC in their visual identity.

#856FDC Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #856FDC. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #856FDC is a blue with RGB values of 133, 111, 220 and HSL values of 252°, 61%, 65%.

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