#873C8C

#873C8C

Overview

#873C8C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 135, 60, 140, in HSL 296.2°, 40.0%, 39.2%, and in CMYK 3.6%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#873C8C

RGB

135, 60, 140

HSL

296.2, 40.0%, 39.2%

HSV

296.2, 57.1%, 54.9%

CMYK

3.6%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.4868 0.1461 325.1

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: #873C8C;
color: #873C8C;
border-color: #873C8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.87:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #873C8C?

RGB(135, 60, 140) · HSL(296.2, 40.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(3.6%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #873C8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.87:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #873C8C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #873C8C background; contrast on black is 3.06:1.