# #855dcd color: Soft violet

#855dcd is rgb(133, 93, 205) in RGB and oklch(57.328% 0.1673 297.326) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/855dcd

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #855dcd |
| RGB | rgb(133, 93, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(261.43, 52.83%, 58.43%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(261.43 54.63% 80.39%) |
| HWB | hwb(261.43 36.47% 19.61%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(35% 55% 0% 20%) |
| Lab | lab(47.96 35.17 -53.1) |
| LCH | lch(47.96 63.69 303.52) |
| OKLab | oklab(57.328% 0.0768 -0.14863) |
| OKLCH | oklch(57.328% 0.1673 297.326) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.49816 0.37127 0.77836) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.44493 0.33008 0.7477) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.47984 0.36572 0.78661) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.45891 0.32992 0.71391) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.23455 0.10946 0.6105) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.24605 0.17223 0.59788) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.23179 0.16767 0.44985) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.522, green: 0.365, blue: 0.804) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.522, green: 0.365, blue: 0.804, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF855DCD) |
| Android XML | #855DCD |

## Facts

- Closest name: Soft violet
- Hue family: Violet, soft violet
- Closest Tailwind class: violet-500
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 4.72:1
- Contrast with black: 4.44:1

## Tints

#855dcd, #906ed3, #9b7ed9, #a78fdf, #b39fe4, #bfafe9, #cbbfee, #d8cff3, #e5dff7, #f2effb

## Shades

#855dcd, #7350b2, #614398, #50377e, #402a66, #301f4e, #211438, #130a23, #06030f, #010002

## Tones

#855dcd, #8361c5, #8265bd, #8068b4, #7f6bac, #7e6ea4, #7c709b, #7b7293, #7a748a, #797681

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #855dcd, #738300
- Split: #855dcd, #9a7100, #059136
- Analogous: #855dcd, #4d6fda, #aa4eaa
- Triadic: #855dcd, #bb5900, #009077
- Tetradic: #855dcd, #c14479, #738300, #009077
- Square: #855dcd, #c8463d, #738300, #008b9c
- Monochromatic: #855dcd, #430d7f, #6338a5, #a982f6, #cbafff

## Questions about #855dcd

### What color is #855dcd?

#855dcd is soft violet. The closest named color is Soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(133, 93, 205), in HSL hsl(261.43, 52.83%, 58.43%) and in OKLCH oklch(57.328% 0.1673 297.326).

### What colors go well with #855dcd?

The complementary color of #855dcd is #738300. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #4d6fda and #aa4eaa. The triadic partners are #bb5900 and #009077.

### Is white or black text more readable on #855dcd?

White text reads better on #855dcd: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.72:1 and black gives 4.44:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #855dcd a warm or cool color?

#855dcd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 57.3% and its chroma 0.167.