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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#856EA0 — Slate
#856EA0 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 268° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #856EA0
- f7f6f9
- dfd9e6
- c8bdd4
- b0a1c1
- 9884af
- 80689c
- 695481
- 524265
- 3b2f48
- 241d2c
- 0d0a0f
Color schemes using #856EA0
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#856EA0 FAQ
What color is #856EA0?
#856EA0 is a shade of slate in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 21% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #856EA0?
#856EA0 is rgb(133, 110, 160) in RGB, hsl(268, 21%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 31%, 0%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #856EA0?
White text on this background reaches 4.43:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.74:1.
What colors go well with #856EA0?
Its direct complement is #89A06E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A09F6E and #70A06E gives you contrast without the vibration.