#885D8F

#885D8F

Overview

#885D8F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 136, 93, 143, in HSL 291.6°, 21.2%, 46.3%, and in CMYK 4.9%, 35.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#885D8F

RGB

136, 93, 143

HSL

291.6, 21.2%, 46.3%

HSV

291.6, 35.0%, 56.1%

CMYK

4.9%, 35.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.5425 0.0909 321.8

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: #885D8F;
color: #885D8F;
border-color: #885D8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.24:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #885D8F?

RGB(136, 93, 143) · HSL(291.6, 21.2%, 46.3%) · CMYK(4.9%, 35.0%, 0.0%, 43.9%)

Does #885D8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.24:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #885D8F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #885D8F background; contrast on black is 4.01:1.