#851C66 Hex Color
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Reach for #851c66 when a design needs a dark magenta with real weight. This dim plum-magenta works as a moody background for nightlife brands, cosmetics packaging, or romance-themed layouts, and it flatters muted gold and soft peach accents. Its low lightness keeps it from reading sweet, and white text sits comfortably on top at about 8.9:1 contrast. The hex code #851c66 suits large surfaces better than fine detail.
Questions about #851c66
What is #851c66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #851c66 is rgb(133, 28, 102), in HSL hsl(318, 65%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 23%, 48%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #851c66?
Muted gold, soft peach, and desaturated teal all flatter #851c66 without competing with it. Skip bright reds nearby, since they clash with its purple undertones.
Is #851c66 readable on white or black?
#851c66 has a 8.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.