#859CCC Color Information

Hex color code: #859CCC

#859CCC is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (133, 156, 204), and in HSL it is (221°, 41%, 66%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#859CCC

RGB

133, 156, 204

HSL

221°, 41%, 66%

CMYK

35%, 24%, 0%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #859CCC;
background-color: #859CCC;
border-color: #859CCC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #859CCC;
border: 2px solid #859CCC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#859CCC]
text-[#859CCC]
border-[#859CCC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_859CCC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #859CCC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #859CCC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #859CCC; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #859CCC; background-color: #859CCC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #859CCC20; border-left: 4px solid #859CCC; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #859CCC; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #859CCC in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 156, 204

Red: 133 / Green: 156 / Blue: 204

HSL

221°, 41%, 66%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 41% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

35%, 24%, 0%, 20%

Cyan: 35% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 20%

What color is #859CCC?

#859CCC is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

CCB585

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #859CCC to RGB:

rgb(133, 156, 204)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #859CCC to HSL:

hsl(221, 41%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #859CCC to CMYK:

cmyk(35%, 24%, 0%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#859CCC is a gentle blue color with RGB values of 133, 156, 204 and HSL of 221°, 41%, 66%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #859CCC is #CCB585, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85BFCC.

Use #859CCC in CSS: color: #859CCC or background-color: #859CCC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #859CCC

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.62:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #859CCC?

#859CCC is a gentle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #859CCC?

#859CCC in RGB is (133, 156, 204) - 133 red, 156 green, and 204 blue.

How to use #859CCC in CSS?

Use #859CCC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #859CCC?

#CCB585 (complementary), #85BFCC (analogous), and #4F6FB5 (lighter shade) work well with #859CCC.