#885C8D

#885C8D

Overview

#885C8D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 136, 92, 141, in HSL 293.9°, 21.0%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 34.8%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#885C8D

RGB

136, 92, 141

HSL

293.9, 21.0%, 45.7%

HSV

293.9, 34.8%, 55.3%

CMYK

3.5%, 34.8%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.5398 0.0906 323.2

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: #885C8D;
color: #885C8D;
border-color: #885C8D;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #885C8D?

RGB(136, 92, 141) · HSL(293.9, 21.0%, 45.7%) · CMYK(3.5%, 34.8%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #885C8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #885C8D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #885C8D background; contrast on black is 3.96:1.