#856bcf color: Soft violet
#856bcf is rgb(133, 107, 207) in RGB and oklch(59.824% 0.1487 293.366) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
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- Cool
- ≈ Amethyst
- indigo-400
- Black 19%
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About #856bcf
#856bcf is a soft violet color. In OKLCH it has 59.8% lightness, 0.149 chroma and a hue of 293°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 4.2:1 contrast and black text 5:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is True V (#8e72c7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #856bcf mixed with white
Darker: #856bcf mixed with black
Calmer: #856bcf with less saturation
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Questions about #856bcf
What color is #856bcf?
#856bcf is soft violet. The closest named color is Soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(133, 107, 207), in HSL hsl(255.6, 51.02%, 61.57%) and in OKLCH oklch(59.824% 0.1487 293.366).
What colors go well with #856bcf?
The complementary color of #856bcf is #818800. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #507cd8 and #a95db2. The triadic partners are #c26208 and #009978.
Is white or black text more readable on #856bcf?
White text reads better on #856bcf: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.2:1 and black gives 5:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #856bcf a warm or cool color?
#856bcf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 293 degrees, its lightness 59.8% and its chroma 0.149.