#856EDD
Purple
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About #856EDD Purple
#856EDD is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 110 green, and 221 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 252°, saturation of 62%, and lightness of 65%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
252°
Hue
62%
Saturation
65%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856EDD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856EDD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856EDD on White
Contrast Ratio3.98:1
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Aa#856EDD on Black
Contrast Ratio5.27:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856EDD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856EDD |
| RGB | rgb(133, 110, 221) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 62%, 65%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 110, 221 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 43.1%, 86.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 40%, 50%, 0%, 13% |
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