#853C8D

#853C8D

Overview

#853C8D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 60, 141, in HSL 294.1°, 40.3%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 5.7%, 57.4%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#853C8D

RGB

133, 60, 141

HSL

294.1, 40.3%, 39.4%

HSV

294.1, 57.4%, 55.3%

CMYK

5.7%, 57.4%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.4847 0.146 323.6

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: #853C8D;
color: #853C8D;
border-color: #853C8D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #853C8D?

RGB(133, 60, 141) · HSL(294.1, 40.3%, 39.4%) · CMYK(5.7%, 57.4%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #853C8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #853C8D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #853C8D background; contrast on black is 3.03:1.