#853398 Hex Color
Saturated Purple with a Moody Streak
Reach for #853398 when a design needs a bold purple accent that still reads moody. This saturated violet sits dark enough to carry white text at about 7.2:1 contrast, so it holds up behind buttons, highlights, and small body copy. It flatters deep teals and warm golds but can turn muddy across large surfaces. The hex code #853398 suits gaming, luxury, and dark mode palettes.
Questions about #853398
What is #853398 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #853398 is rgb(133, 51, 152), in HSL hsl(289, 50%, 40%) and in CMYK 12%, 66%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #853398?
Pair #853398 with teal or warm gold for strong contrast, or soften it beside charcoal for a luxury feel. Gold brings out its red undertones, while cream keeps the purple from reading too heavy.
Is #853398 readable on white or black?
#853398 has a 7.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.