#873F8A

#873F8A

Overview

#873F8A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 135, 63, 138, in HSL 297.6°, 37.3%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 54.3%, 0.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#873F8A

RGB

135, 63, 138

HSL

297.6, 37.3%, 39.4%

HSV

297.6, 54.3%, 54.1%

CMYK

2.2%, 54.3%, 0.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4899 0.1393 325.9

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: #873F8A;
color: #873F8A;
border-color: #873F8A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #873F8A?

RGB(135, 63, 138) · HSL(297.6, 37.3%, 39.4%) · CMYK(2.2%, 54.3%, 0.0%, 45.9%)

Does #873F8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #873F8A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #873F8A background; contrast on black is 3.11:1.