#851165 Hex Color
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#851165 is a dark, saturated magenta with strong red-violet depth and a shadowed feel. Its serious, mysterious character suits moody branding, nightlife graphics, cosmetics, romance, and fashion. Use it as a supporting tone with blush pink or warm cream, while white text remains highly legible at about 9.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #851165.
Questions about #851165
What is #851165 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #851165 is rgb(133, 17, 101), in HSL hsl(317, 77%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 24%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #851165?
#851165 pairs well with blush pink, warm cream, and soft neutrals that balance its saturated red-violet depth without competing for attention, creating a romantic, polished, or moody palette for branding, fashion, cosmetics, and editorial graphics.
Is #851165 readable on white or black?
#851165 has a 9.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.