#914C84 color
The hex color #914C84 is a desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.9% red, 29.8% green and 51.8% blue (145, 76, 132).
Its hue angle is 311°, with 31% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 48% magenta, 9% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Grape Candy (#905284), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.88:1).
#914C84 color codes
| HEX | #914C84 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(145, 76, 132) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.9%, 29.8%, 51.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(311, 31%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(311, 48%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 48%, 9%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.55, 37.03, -18.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.55, 41.51, 333.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.426, 12.856, 23.336) | |
| Decimal | 9522308 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #914C84, 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 #914C84 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #914C84 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | 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 #914C84 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4c5e86Protanopia
no red cones#5f6882Deuteranopia
no green cones#974f62Tritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #914c84; }
.text { color: #914c84; }
.border { border: 2px solid #914c84; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(145 76 132 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #914c84, #914c61); }
Similar colors
#905284Grape Candy#8e4585Plum#9b4682Grape Riot#9b4b80Plum Passion#864788Prunella#7f4774Magic Magenta#a15589Purple Zergling#9d5a8fBermuda Onion
Questions
- What color is #914C84?
- #914C84 is a desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Grape Candy. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #914C84?
- The RGB value is 145, 76, 132: 145 red, 76 green and 132 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #914C84?
- The complementary color is #4C9159, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #914C84?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.57:1 and white text 5.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.