#885FBB Hex Color
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Less neon than violet, less gray than lavender, this medium purple sits in a useful middle: fairly saturated, softly cool, and dark enough to hold white text at about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code #885fbb works as a dominant base for gaming and creative brands, and it pairs well with burnt orange or deep teal. At large sizes it can lean muddy, so test it against your full palette first.
Questions about #885fbb
What is #885fbb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #885fbb is rgb(136, 95, 187), in HSL hsl(267, 40%, 55%) and in CMYK 27%, 49%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #885fbb?
Burnt orange gives it the strongest contrast, while deep teal and soft sage keep the palette cool and balanced. For a softer look, try dusty pink or warm cream accents.
Is #885fbb readable on white or black?
#885fbb has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.