1. blue-purples
2. neutral-muteds
3. Bitter Violet

Color Bitter Violet blue-purple (#856d9e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Bitter Violet blue-purple (#856d9e):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blue-purples

blue-purples Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Bitter Violet / #856d9e

The HTML HEX code is #856d9e. The corresponding color name is "Bitter Violet". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 133%, Green (G): 109%, Blue (B): 158%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 16%, Magenta (M): 31%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #856d9e has a hue of 269°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 52%. The HSV representation is 269° for hue, 31% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 19, and b* (blue to yellow) = -23. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 18, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4775, U (chrominance) = 0.0699, and V (chrominance) = 0.0387.

The decimal value of the color is 8744350. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996699. Variations of the colour are #B7A9C6 for a 20% lighter version and #514162 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #856d9e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 12807 Kelvin (12807K).

The approximate wavelength of #856d9e is around 450.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Bitter Violet (Hex: #856d9e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Bitter Violet (#856d9e) is a rich, deep purple color that resembles the exquisite petals of the rare Vanda coerulea orchid. This enchanting shade signifies elegance and sophistication, reminiscent of a dusky twilight sky. Similar to an amethyst gemstone, Bitter Violet captivates with its royal allure and depth. Enhancing a variety of palettes, it harmonizes beautifully with muted earth tones, such as warm taupe and delicate sage. Stirring emotions of mystery and enchantment, Bitter Violet summons a sense of tranquility and grace, like a solitary moonlit stroll through a mystical garden.

Tints and Shades of #856d9e HEX color (Bitter Violet)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #856d9e, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E1DBE7
• #C2B6CF
• #A492B6
• #856d9e
• #645277
• #43374F
• #211B28
• #000000

Tones of Bitter Violet (#856d9e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #856d9e, #837592 is the less saturated color, while #856d9e is the most saturated one.

• #837592
• #847395
• #847198
• #856f9b
• #856d9e
• #46424a
• #3c3841
• #322e38
• #29232f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #856d9e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #856d9e; }

.text {color:#856d9e;}

.background {background-color:#856d9e;}

.border {border:1px solid #856d9e;}