#856F89

#856F89

Color Values

HEX

#856F89

RGB

133, 111, 137

HSL

290.8, 10.5%, 48.6%

HSV

290.8, 19.0%, 53.7%

CMYK

2.9%, 19.0%, 0.0%, 46.3%

OKLCH

0.5716 0.0471 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: #856F89;
color: #856F89;
border-color: #856F89;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #856F89?

RGB(133, 111, 137) · HSL(290.8, 10.5%, 48.6%) · CMYK(2.9%, 19.0%, 0.0%, 46.3%)

Does #856F89 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #856F89?

Use 000000 text on a #856F89 background; contrast on black is 4.63:1.