#853D8B

#853D8B

Overview

#853D8B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 61, 139, in HSL 295.4°, 39.0%, 39.2%, and in CMYK 4.3%, 56.1%, 0.0%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#853D8B

RGB

133, 61, 139

HSL

295.4, 39.0%, 39.2%

HSV

295.4, 56.1%, 54.5%

CMYK

4.3%, 56.1%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.4849 0.1424 324.5

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: #853D8B;
color: #853D8B;
border-color: #853D8B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #853D8B?

RGB(133, 61, 139) · HSL(295.4, 39.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(4.3%, 56.1%, 0.0%, 45.5%)

Does #853D8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #853D8B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #853D8B background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.