#856C8A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #856C8A?

RGB(133, 108, 138), HSL(290.0, 12.2%, 48.2%), CMYK(3.6%, 21.7%, 0.0%, 45.9%).

Q: Does #856C8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.66:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#856C8A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 108, 138, in HSL 290.0°, 12.2%, 48.2%, and in CMYK 3.6%, 21.7%, 0.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#856C8A

RGB

133, 108, 138

HSL

290.0, 12.2%, 48.2%

HSV

290.0, 21.7%, 54.1%

CMYK

3.6%, 21.7%, 0.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.5659 0.0542 320.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: plum 4

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.