1. purples
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dark Lavender

Color Dark Lavender purple (#856798):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dark Lavender purple (#856798):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
purples

purples Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Dark Lavender / #856798

The HTML HEX code is #856798. The corresponding color name is "Dark Lavender". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 133%, Green (G): 103%, Blue (B): 152%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 12%, Magenta (M): 32%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #856798 has a hue of 277°, saturation of 19%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 277° for hue, 32% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = 22, and b* (blue to yellow) = -22. The XYZ representation is X: 20, Y: 17, Z: 32. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4610, U (chrominance) = 0.0665, and V (chrominance) = 0.0531.

The decimal value of the color is 8742808. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996699. Variations of the colour are #B6A4C1 for a 20% lighter version and #503E5B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #856798, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 11734 Kelvin (11734K).

The approximate wavelength of #856798 is around 445.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dark Lavender (Hex: #856798): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dark Lavender (#856798) is reminiscent of twilight skies, reflecting the colors that emerge at dusk. Its duskiness is reminiscent of a fading sunset, with hues of purple and gray merging seamlessly. This rich, deep shade can bring to mind the peacefulness of a serene lavender field at night, where the flowers emit a gentle fragrance, soothing the senses. It also evokes the velvety texture of blooming violets, with their delicate petals nurtured by nature. Dark Lavender embodies the tranquility found in twilight moments and the beauty hidden beneath the surface, making it an exquisite choice for designs aiming to evoke a sense of calmness and sophistication.

Tints and Shades of #856798 HEX color (Dark Lavender)

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 #856798, 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
• #E1D9E5
• #C2B3CC
• #A48DB2
• #856798
• #644D72
• #43344C
• #211A26
• #000000

Tones of Dark Lavender (#856798 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #856798, #83718e is the less saturated color, while #856798 is the most saturated one.

• #83718e
• #846f91
• #846c93
• #856a96
• #856798
• #434045
• #39353b
• #2f2a32
• #252028

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #856798;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #856798; }

.text {color:#856798;}

.background {background-color:#856798;}

.border {border:1px solid #856798;}