#85559B Color Information

Hex color code: #85559B

The hex color #85559B is a gentle purple with RGB values of (133, 85, 155) and HSL of (281°, 29%, 47%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameRebecca Purple

HEX

#85559B

RGB

133, 85, 155

HSL

281°, 29%, 47%

CMYK

14%, 45%, 0%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #85559B;
background-color: #85559B;
border-color: #85559B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #85559B;
border: 2px solid #85559B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#85559B]
text-[#85559B]
border-[#85559B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_85559B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #85559B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #85559B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #85559B; 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 #85559B; background-color: #85559B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85559B20; border-left: 4px solid #85559B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #85559B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #85559B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 85, 155

Red: 133 / Green: 85 / Blue: 155

HSL

281°, 29%, 47%

Hue: 281° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

14%, 45%, 0%, 39%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 45% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 39%

What color is #85559B?

#85559B is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6B9B55

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #85559B to RGB:

rgb(133, 85, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #85559B to HSL:

hsl(281, 29%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #85559B to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 45%, 0%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate purple tone, #85559B has RGB (133, 85, 155) and HSL (281°, 29%, 47%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #85559B is #6B9B55, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #62559B.

Use #85559B in CSS: color: #85559B or background-color: #85559B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #85559B

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.77:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85559B?

#85559B is a delicate purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #85559B?

#85559B in RGB is (133, 85, 155) - 133 red, 85 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #85559B in CSS?

Use #85559B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #85559B?

#6B9B55 (complementary), #62559B (analogous), and #5A3A69 (lighter shade) work well with #85559B.