#853F8E

#853F8E

Overview

#853F8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 63, 142, in HSL 293.2°, 38.5%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 6.3%, 55.6%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#853F8E

RGB

133, 63, 142

HSL

293.2, 38.5%, 40.2%

HSV

293.2, 55.6%, 55.7%

CMYK

6.3%, 55.6%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4894 0.1421 323.0

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: #853F8E;
color: #853F8E;
border-color: #853F8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #853F8E?

RGB(133, 63, 142) · HSL(293.2, 38.5%, 40.2%) · CMYK(6.3%, 55.6%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #853F8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #853F8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #853F8E background; contrast on black is 3.1:1.