#85256D Hex Color
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Close to the skin of a ripe plum, #85256d is a dark magenta with muted, moody depth. Its low lightness suits nightlife branding, cosmetics packaging, and romance-themed work where a softer purple feels too tame. White text sits at about 8.5:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with soft gold or blush; against plain white it can read muddy.
Questions about #85256d
What is #85256d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85256d is rgb(133, 37, 109), in HSL hsl(315, 56%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 18%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #85256d?
Muted gold, blush pink, and desaturated teal all work with #85256d. Soft gold draws out its warmth, while teal sharpens the contrast for a bolder, moodier palette.
Is #85256d readable on white or black?
#85256d has a 8.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.