#856F87

#856F87

Color Values

HEX

#856F87

RGB

133, 111, 135

HSL

295.0, 9.8%, 48.2%

HSV

295.0, 17.8%, 52.9%

CMYK

1.5%, 17.8%, 0.0%, 47.1%

OKLCH

0.5708 0.0447 323.5

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: #856F87;
color: #856F87;
border-color: #856F87;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #856F87?

RGB(133, 111, 135) · HSL(295.0, 9.8%, 48.2%) · CMYK(1.5%, 17.8%, 0.0%, 47.1%)

Does #856F87 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #856F87?

Use 000000 text on a #856F87 background; contrast on black is 4.62:1.