#856A88

#856A88

Overview

#856A88 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 106, 136, in HSL 294.0°, 12.4%, 47.5%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 22.1%, 0.0%, 46.7%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#856A88

RGB

133, 106, 136

HSL

294.0, 12.4%, 47.5%

HSV

294.0, 22.1%, 53.3%

CMYK

2.2%, 22.1%, 0.0%, 46.7%

OKLCH

0.5611 0.0557 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: #856A88;
color: #856A88;
border-color: #856A88;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #856A88?

RGB(133, 106, 136) · HSL(294.0, 12.4%, 47.5%) · CMYK(2.2%, 22.1%, 0.0%, 46.7%)

Does #856A88 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #856A88?

Use FFFFFF text on a #856A88 background; contrast on black is 4.41:1.