Black Mana color: hex code #858585
Black Mana has the hex code #858585. It is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.2% red, 52.2% green and 52.2% blue (133, 133, 133).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 0% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 48% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.69:1).
Black Mana (#858585) color codes
| HEX | #858585 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 133, 133) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.2%, 52.2%, 52.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 0%, 52%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 48%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.54, 0, 0) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.54, 0, 158.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.293, 23.455, 25.539) | |
| Decimal | 8750469 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Black Mana, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #858585 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #858585 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #858585 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#858585Protanopia
no red cones#858585Deuteranopia
no green cones#858585Tritanopia
no blue cones#858585Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #858585; }
.text { color: #858585; }
.border { border: 2px solid #858585; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(133 133 133 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #858585, #858585); }Similar colors
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See #858585 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #858585?
- #858585 is a gray known as Black Mana. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Black Mana?
- The RGB value is 133, 133, 133: 133 red, 133 green and 133 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Black Mana?
- The complementary color is #858585, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #858585?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.69:1 and white text 3.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.