#883C8E

#883C8E

Overview

#883C8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 136, 60, 142, in HSL 295.6°, 40.6%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 4.2%, 57.7%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#883C8E

RGB

136, 60, 142

HSL

295.6, 40.6%, 39.6%

HSV

295.6, 57.7%, 55.7%

CMYK

4.2%, 57.7%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4893 0.1486 324.7

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: #883C8E;
color: #883C8E;
border-color: #883C8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #883C8E?

RGB(136, 60, 142) · HSL(295.6, 40.6%, 39.6%) · CMYK(4.2%, 57.7%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #883C8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.81:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #883C8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #883C8E background; contrast on black is 3.08:1.