#856ec8 color: True V
#856ec8 is rgb(133, 110, 200) in RGB and oklch(59.957% 0.13461 293.704) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
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- ≈ Amethyst
- indigo-400
- Black 22%
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About #856ec8
#856ec8 is a soft violet color. In OKLCH it has 60% lightness, 0.135 chroma and a hue of 294°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 4.15:1 contrast and black text 5.06:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is True V (#8e72c7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #856ec8 mixed with white
Darker: #856ec8 mixed with black
Calmer: #856ec8 with less saturation
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Questions about #856ec8
What color is #856ec8?
#856ec8 is soft violet. The closest named color is True V. In RGB it is rgb(133, 110, 200), in HSL hsl(255.33, 45%, 60.78%) and in OKLCH oklch(59.957% 0.13461 293.704).
What colors go well with #856ec8?
The complementary color of #856ec8 is #808800. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #567dd0 and #a662ad. The triadic partners are #bc6623 and #009979.
Is white or black text more readable on #856ec8?
White text reads better on #856ec8: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.15:1 and black gives 5.06:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #856ec8 a warm or cool color?
#856ec8 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 294 degrees, its lightness 60% and its chroma 0.135.