#856C8B Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese Violet
What is hex #856C8B Color?
The color name of hex code #856C8B is Chinese Violet. The RGB values are (133, 108, 139) which means it is composed of
35% red, 28% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:22 Y:0 K:46. In the HSV/HSB scale, #856C8B has a hue of 288°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #856C8B Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese Violet |
| RGB Values | (133, 108, 139) |
| CMYK Values | (4%, 22%, 0%, 46%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (288°, 22%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996699 |
| Inverse Color | #7A9374 [Xanadu] |
| Closest Pantone® | 667 C |
| Closest RAL | 4001 [Red lilac] |
| Complementary Color | #728B6C [Camouflage Green] |
| #856C8B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7F7F7F |
| Desaturated | #7C7C7C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ADADAD |
Hex #856C8B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #856C8B is #728B6C which is called Camouflage Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #856C8B color is offered by #728B6C. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #856C8B are #8B6C82 and #766C8B, called Chinese Violet and Rhythm, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #856C8B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #856C8B are #828B6C (Camouflage Green) and #6C8B76 (Xanadu). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#856C8B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8B856C (Camouflage Green) and #6C8B85 (AuroMetalSaurus) along with #856C8B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #856C8B has #8B856C (Camouflage Green), #728B6C (Camouflage Green) and #6C728B (Slate Gray). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #856C8B contains #8B766C (Shadow), #728B6C (Camouflage Green) and #6C828B (Slate Gray). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #856C8B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #856C8B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 856C8B Color
Tints
9D89A2- AA98AE
- B6A7B9
- C2B6C5
- CEC4D1
- DAD3DC
- E7E2E8
- F3F0F3
Tones
- 847089
- 847288
- 837487
- 837686
- 827884
- 827A83
- 817C82
- 817E81
Shades
- 6A566F
- 5D4C61
- 504153
- 433646
- 352B38
- 28202A
- 1B161C
- 0D0B0E
#856C8B Color Patterns
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#856C8B Gingham Checks
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#856C8B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#856C8B Polka Dots Pattern
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#856C8B Honeycomb Pattern
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#856C8B Leaves Pattern
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#856C8B Houndstooth Pattern
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#856C8B Trellis Pattern
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#856C8B Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
