#884D8E

#884D8E

Overview

#884D8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 136, 77, 142, in HSL 294.5°, 29.7%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 4.2%, 45.8%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#884D8E

RGB

136, 77, 142

HSL

294.5, 29.7%, 42.9%

HSV

294.5, 45.8%, 55.7%

CMYK

4.2%, 45.8%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5145 0.1196 323.7

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: #884D8E;
color: #884D8E;
border-color: #884D8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #884D8E?

RGB(136, 77, 142) · HSL(294.5, 29.7%, 42.9%) · CMYK(4.2%, 45.8%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #884D8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #884D8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #884D8E background; contrast on black is 3.5:1.