#856ccb color: Soft violet
#856ccb is rgb(133, 108, 203) in RGB and oklch(59.768% 0.14179 293.79) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
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- ≈ Amethyst
- indigo-400
- Black 20%
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About #856ccb
#856ccb is a soft violet color. In OKLCH it has 59.8% lightness, 0.142 chroma and a hue of 294°.
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 Lavish Spending (#8469bc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #856ccb mixed with white
Darker: #856ccb mixed with black
Calmer: #856ccb with less saturation
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Questions about #856ccb
What color is #856ccb?
#856ccb is soft violet. The closest named color is Soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(133, 108, 203), in HSL hsl(255.79, 47.74%, 60.98%) and in OKLCH oklch(59.768% 0.14179 293.79).
What colors go well with #856ccb?
The complementary color of #856ccb is #808800. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #537cd3 and #a85faf. The triadic partners are #bf6417 and #009979.
Is white or black text more readable on #856ccb?
White text reads better on #856ccb: 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 #856ccb a warm or cool color?
#856ccb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 294 degrees, its lightness 59.8% and its chroma 0.142.