#88238A

#88238A

Overview

#88238A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 136, 35, 138, in HSL 298.8°, 59.5%, 33.9%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 74.6%, 0.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#88238A

RGB

136, 35, 138

HSL

298.8, 59.5%, 33.9%

HSV

298.8, 74.6%, 54.1%

CMYK

1.4%, 74.6%, 0.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.4593 0.1794 327.2

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: #88238A;
color: #88238A;
border-color: #88238A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.91:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #88238A?

RGB(136, 35, 138) · HSL(298.8, 59.5%, 33.9%) · CMYK(1.4%, 74.6%, 0.0%, 45.9%)

Does #88238A meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #88238A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #88238A background; contrast on black is 2.65:1.