#855A8D

#855A8D

Color Values

HEX

#855A8D

RGB

133, 90, 141

HSL

290.6, 22.1%, 45.3%

HSV

290.6, 36.2%, 55.3%

CMYK

5.7%, 36.2%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.5327 0.0924 321.1

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: #855A8D;
color: #855A8D;
border-color: #855A8D;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.46:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #855A8D?

RGB(133, 90, 141) · HSL(290.6, 22.1%, 45.3%) · CMYK(5.7%, 36.2%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #855A8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.46:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #855A8D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #855A8D background; contrast on black is 3.84:1.