#852D8D

#852D8D

Overview

#852D8D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 45, 141, in HSL 295.0°, 51.6%, 36.5%, and in CMYK 5.7%, 68.1%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#852D8D

RGB

133, 45, 141

HSL

295.0, 51.6%, 36.5%

HSV

295.0, 68.1%, 55.3%

CMYK

5.7%, 68.1%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.4663 0.1682 324.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #852D8D;
color: #852D8D;
border-color: #852D8D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.62:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #852D8D?

RGB(133, 45, 141) · HSL(295.0, 51.6%, 36.5%) · CMYK(5.7%, 68.1%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #852D8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #852D8D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #852D8D background; contrast on black is 2.76:1.