#855496 Color Information

Hex color code: #855496

The hex color #855496 is a subtle magenta with RGB values of (133, 84, 150) and HSL of (285°, 28%, 46%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#855496

RGB

133, 84, 150

HSL

285°, 28%, 46%

CMYK

11%, 44%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #855496;
background-color: #855496;
border-color: #855496;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #855496;
border: 2px solid #855496;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#855496]
text-[#855496]
border-[#855496]
shadow-[0_0_10px_855496]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #855496, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #855496; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #855496; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #855496; background-color: #85549615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85549620; border-left: 4px solid #855496; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #855496; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #855496 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 84, 150

Red: 133 / Green: 84 / Blue: 150

HSL

285°, 28%, 46%

Hue: 285° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

11%, 44%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 11% / Magenta: 44% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #855496?

#855496 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

659654

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #855496 to RGB:

rgb(133, 84, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #855496 to HSL:

hsl(285, 28%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #855496 to CMYK:

cmyk(11%, 44%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft magenta tone, #855496 has RGB (133, 84, 150) and HSL (285°, 28%, 46%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #855496 is #659654, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #655496.

Use #855496 in CSS: color: #855496 or background-color: #855496. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #855496

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.71:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #855496?

#855496 is a soft magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #855496?

#855496 in RGB is (133, 84, 150) - 133 red, 84 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #855496 in CSS?

Use #855496 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #855496?

#659654 (complementary), #655496 (analogous), and #5A3965 (lighter shade) work well with #855496.