#853C8C

#853C8C

Overview

#853C8C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 60, 140, in HSL 294.8°, 40.0%, 39.2%, and in CMYK 5.0%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#853C8C

RGB

133, 60, 140

HSL

294.8, 40.0%, 39.2%

HSV

294.8, 57.1%, 54.9%

CMYK

5.0%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4841 0.145 324.1

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: #853C8C;
color: #853C8C;
border-color: #853C8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #853C8C?

RGB(133, 60, 140) · HSL(294.8, 40.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(5.0%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #853C8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #853C8C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #853C8C background; contrast on black is 3.02:1.