#855EA0 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated purple feels grounded and calm. Because of its matte quality, #855ea0 avoids the artificial brightness of pure violet. It works well as a supporting background element, especially when paired with warm creams or soft greys to prevent it from looking too cold. While this hex code offers enough contrast for legible small body text, it shines brightest in UI designs where you need a subtle, structured neutral.
Questions about #855ea0
What is #855ea0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855ea0 is rgb(133, 94, 160), in HSL hsl(275, 26%, 50%) and in CMYK 17%, 41%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #855ea0?
#855ea0 works beautifully alongside warm creams or soft greys to balance its coolness. Because it is an unsaturated, matte purple, it also provides a sophisticated contrast when placed against crisp white or darker charcoal tones.
Is #855ea0 readable on white or black?
#855ea0 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.