#873A8C

#873A8C

Overview

#873A8C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 135, 58, 140, in HSL 296.3°, 41.4%, 38.8%, and in CMYK 3.6%, 58.6%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#873A8C

RGB

135, 58, 140

HSL

296.3, 41.4%, 38.8%

HSV

296.3, 58.6%, 54.9%

CMYK

3.6%, 58.6%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4842 0.1493 325.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #873A8C;
color: #873A8C;
border-color: #873A8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #873A8C?

RGB(135, 58, 140) · HSL(296.3, 41.4%, 38.8%) · CMYK(3.6%, 58.6%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #873A8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #873A8C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #873A8C background; contrast on black is 3.01:1.