#856D7F

#856D7F

Color Values

HEX

#856D7F

RGB

133, 109, 127

HSL

315.0, 9.9%, 47.5%

HSV

315.0, 18.0%, 52.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.0%, 4.5%, 47.8%

OKLCH

0.5638 0.04 335.0

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: #856D7F;
color: #856D7F;
border-color: #856D7F;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #856D7F?

RGB(133, 109, 127) · HSL(315.0, 9.9%, 47.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 18.0%, 4.5%, 47.8%)

Does #856D7F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.68:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #856D7F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #856D7F background; contrast on black is 4.49:1.