#855C87 Hex Color
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Not a vivid purple, #855c87 is a dusty mauve that leans gray and reads dim and moody. Its low saturation makes it a reliable dark mode background or supporting tone, and white text passes AA on it at roughly 5.4:1 contrast. It looks richer beside muted golds or deep teals than against plain white. Use the hex code #855c87 for luxury, gaming, or creative palettes that want mystery without neon flash.
Questions about #855c87
What is #855c87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855c87 is rgb(133, 92, 135), in HSL hsl(297, 19%, 45%) and in CMYK 1%, 32%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #855c87?
Muted golds and deep teals bring out its violet undertone, while soft blush keeps it gentle. Avoid bright whites, which wash it out. It also sits well next to burgundy in wine and luxury palettes.
Is #855c87 readable on white or black?
#855c87 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.