#853D8A

#853D8A

Overview

#853D8A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 61, 138, in HSL 296.1Β°, 38.7%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 3.6%, 55.8%, 0.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#853D8A

RGB

133, 61, 138

HSL

296.1, 38.7%, 39.0%

HSV

296.1, 55.8%, 54.1%

CMYK

3.6%, 55.8%, 0.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4844 0.1414 325.0

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: #853D8A;
color: #853D8A;
border-color: #853D8A;
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 #853D8A?

RGB(133, 61, 138) · HSL(296.1, 38.7%, 39.0%) · CMYK(3.6%, 55.8%, 0.0%, 45.9%)

Does #853D8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #853D8A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #853D8A background; contrast on black is 3.03:1.