#906785 color
The hex color #906785 is a grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 40.4% green and 52.2% blue (144, 103, 133).
Its hue angle is 316°, with 17% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 28% magenta, 8% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Fruit of Passion (#946985), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.7:1).
#906785 color codes
| HEX | #906785 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 103, 133) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 40.4%, 52.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(316, 17%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(316, 28%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 28%, 8%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.67, 21.54, -10.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.67, 23.77, 334.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.585, 17.324, 24.445) | |
| Decimal | 9463685 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #906785, 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 #906785 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #906785 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.46:1 | 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 #906785 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#687086Protanopia
no red cones#717684Deuteranopia
no green cones#946871Tritanopia
no blue cones#747474Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #906785; }
.text { color: #906785; }
.border { border: 2px solid #906785; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 103 133 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #906785, #906771); }
Similar colors
#946985Fruit of Passion#886688Sunshone Plum#8a5773Indian Silk#a37298Drama Queen#816575Opera#885577Plum Highness#9d5783Feminism#805b87Muted Purple
Closest common color name: Plum.
Questions
- What color is #906785?
- #906785 is a grayish magenta, closest to the named color Fruit of Passion. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #906785?
- The RGB value is 144, 103, 133: 144 red, 103 green and 133 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #906785?
- The complementary color is #679072, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #906785?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.46:1 and white text 4.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.