#885D8E

#885D8E

Overview

#885D8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 136, 93, 142, in HSL 292.7°, 20.9%, 46.1%, and in CMYK 4.2%, 34.5%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#885D8E

RGB

136, 93, 142

HSL

292.7, 20.9%, 46.1%

HSV

292.7, 34.5%, 55.7%

CMYK

4.2%, 34.5%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.542 0.0898 322.4

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: #885D8E;
color: #885D8E;
border-color: #885D8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.25:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #885D8E?

RGB(136, 93, 142) · HSL(292.7, 20.9%, 46.1%) · CMYK(4.2%, 34.5%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #885D8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.25:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #885D8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #885D8E background; contrast on black is 4.0:1.