Mardi Gras
HEX: #880085 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#880085
136, 0, 133
301°, 100% ,53%
0, 100, 2.21, 46.67
About Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras (#880085) is a color with RGB(136, 0, 133) and HSL(301.32°, 100%, 53.33%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #008803, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #858800 and #008588. The name comes from Mardi Gras (French).
- HEX: #880085
- RGB: 136, 0, 133
- HSL: 301.32°, 100%, 53.33%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #008803
- Triadic colors: #858800, #008588
- The name comes from Mardi Gras (French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #880085 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The tradition of 'Mardi Gras' or 'Fat Tuesday' dates back to medieval Europe, as a final day of feasting and revelry before the fasting and penitence of Lent. It is observed in many countries with large Roman Catholic populations. The specific term 'Mardi Gras' became prominent in French-speaking regions. In North America, the first recorded celebration was near present-day New Orleans in 1699 by French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. The celebration in New Orleans grew significantly in the 19th century, with the formation of krewes (private organizations) that organize parades and balls.
First Recorded Use
1699 (in North America, by Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville)
Cultural Associations
Mardi Gras is most famously associated with New Orleans, Louisiana, where it is a legal holiday and involves elaborate parades, masked balls, costumes, music (especially jazz), and the throwing of beads and other trinkets. The colors purple, green, and gold are traditional, symbolizing justice, faith, and power, respectively. While New Orleans is the most famous, other cities like Mobile, Alabama (which claims the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S.), and various places in Europe and Latin America also have significant celebrations. It is a time of indulgence before the solemn period of Lent.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #880085;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #880085;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #880085;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#880085,
#11FF16
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#880085,
#11FF16
);
}// SCSS variable
$mardi-gras: #880085;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$mardi-gras-r: 136;
$mardi-gras-g: 0;
$mardi-gras-b: 133;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $mardi-gras;
color: rgba($mardi-gras-r, $mardi-gras-g, $mardi-gras-b, 0.8);
}