#873C8E

#873C8E

Overview

#873C8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 135, 60, 142, in HSL 294.9°, 40.6%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 4.9%, 57.7%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#873C8E

RGB

135, 60, 142

HSL

294.9, 40.6%, 39.6%

HSV

294.9, 57.7%, 55.7%

CMYK

4.9%, 57.7%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4879 0.1481 324.2

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: #873C8E;
color: #873C8E;
border-color: #873C8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #873C8E?

RGB(135, 60, 142) · HSL(294.9, 40.6%, 39.6%) · CMYK(4.9%, 57.7%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #873C8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.85:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #873C8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #873C8E background; contrast on black is 3.07:1.