#88638E

#88638E

Overview

#88638E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 136, 99, 142, in HSL 291.6°, 17.8%, 47.3%, and in CMYK 4.2%, 30.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#88638E

RGB

136, 99, 142

HSL

291.6, 17.8%, 47.3%

HSV

291.6, 30.3%, 55.7%

CMYK

4.2%, 30.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5531 0.0783 321.7

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: #88638E;
color: #88638E;
border-color: #88638E;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #88638E?

RGB(136, 99, 142) · HSL(291.6, 17.8%, 47.3%) · CMYK(4.2%, 30.3%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #88638E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #88638E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #88638E background; contrast on black is 4.22:1.