Purple Pleasures color: hex code #81459E
Purple Pleasures has the hex code #81459E. It is a desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.6% red, 27.1% green and 62% blue (129, 69, 158).
Its hue angle is 280°, with 39% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 56% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.41:1).
Purple Pleasures (#81459E) color codes
| HEX | #81459E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(129, 69, 158) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.6%, 27.1%, 62%) | |
| HSL | hsl(280, 39%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(280, 56%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 56%, 0%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.23, 41.26, -38.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.23, 56.25, 317.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.352, 11.392, 33.626) | |
| Decimal | 8471966 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Purple Pleasures, 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 #81459E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.41:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #81459E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.41:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.28:1 | Fail | 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 #81459E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2d5ca1Protanopia
no red cones#42609cDeuteranopia
no green cones#7e546bTritanopia
no blue cones#5f5f5fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #81459e; }
.text { color: #81459e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #81459e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(129 69 158 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #81459e, #9e458f); }Similar colors
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See #81459E on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #81459E?
- #81459E is a desaturated magenta known as Purple Pleasures. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Purple Pleasures?
- The RGB value is 129, 69, 158: 129 red, 69 green and 158 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Purple Pleasures?
- The complementary color is #629E45, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #81459E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.28:1 and white text 6.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.