Information about #85488D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #85488D is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 72, 141) (52.2% red, 28.2% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 3 / 27 / 0 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#85488D is a mildly saturated magenta that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cher violet (#8B4792). Nearby in the Register you will also find Light Eggplant (#894585) and Plum (#8E4585).

In RGB terms — rgb(133, 72, 141) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #85488D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #85488D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#85488D color variations

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#85488D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #85488D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Cher violet color link
Cher violet

#8B4792

Plum color link
Plum

#8E4585

Purplish color link
Purplish

#94568C

Muted Purple color link
Muted Purple

#805B87

Affair color link
Affair

#714693

Viola Purple color link
Viola Purple

#7E587E

Purpleish color link
Purpleish

#98568D

#85488D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#85488D
  • RGB133, 72, 141
  • CMYK3, 27, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(133, 72, 141)
  • HSL293°, 32%, 42%
  • HSL Precise293.043°, 32.394%, 41.765%
  • HSV293°, 49%, 55%
  • HSB293°, 49%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.282, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.282, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.282, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID85488D
  • DECIMAL ID8734861
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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