#856ec9 color: True V
#856ec9 is rgb(133, 110, 201) in RGB and oklch(60.014% 0.13597 293.518) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
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- ≈ Amethyst
- indigo-400
- Black 21%
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About #856ec9
#856ec9 is a soft violet color. In OKLCH it has 60% lightness, 0.136 chroma and a hue of 294°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 4.14:1 contrast and black text 5.07:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is True V (#8e72c7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #856ec9 mixed with white
Darker: #856ec9 mixed with black
Calmer: #856ec9 with less saturation
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Questions about #856ec9
What color is #856ec9?
#856ec9 is soft violet. The closest named color is True V. In RGB it is rgb(133, 110, 201), in HSL hsl(255.16, 45.73%, 60.98%) and in OKLCH oklch(60.014% 0.13597 293.518).
What colors go well with #856ec9?
The complementary color of #856ec9 is #818800. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #557dd1 and #a761ae. The triadic partners are #bd6622 and #009979.
Is white or black text more readable on #856ec9?
White text reads better on #856ec9: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.14:1 and black gives 5.07:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #856ec9 a warm or cool color?
#856ec9 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 294 degrees, its lightness 60% and its chroma 0.136.