#855EF7 Hex Color
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This high-voltage violet commands attention with its intense, saturated pigment. Because of its electric energy, #855ef7 works best as a sharp accent color rather than a primary background, where it can quickly overwhelm a design. It pops against deep charcoal grays and pairs surprisingly well with muted teals. The hex code for this vivid purple is #855ef7, which supports black text for high-contrast accessibility.
Questions about #855ef7
What is #855ef7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #855ef7 is rgb(133, 94, 247), in HSL hsl(255, 91%, 67%) and in CMYK 46%, 62%, 0%, 3%.
How should I use #855ef7 in my UI designs?
Use #855ef7 as a sharp, high-impact accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements rather than a primary background. It can quickly overwhelm a layout, so pair it with neutrals like charcoal to maintain visual balance and accessibility.
What colors complement #855ef7?
The intense energy of #855ef7 works best alongside muted teal for a modern, balanced contrast. You can also ground this vibrant purple with deep grays or softer off-whites to prevent it from becoming visually exhausting in your final project.
Is #855ef7 readable on white or black?
#855ef7 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.