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#84437E color code is #84437E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #84437e.

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#84437E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #84437E is 0.1043. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.81:1 against white and 3.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#84437E on white6.81:1AA
The quick brown fox
#84437E on black3.09:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #84437E6.81:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #84437E3.09:1AA Large

#84437E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #84437E?+
The hex code for #84437E is #84437E. In RGB it's rgb(132, 67, 126), and in HSL it's hsl(306, 33%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #84437E?+
#84437E in RGB is (132, 67, 126). Written in CSS: rgb(132, 67, 126).
What is the CMYK value of #84437E?+
#84437E converts to CMYK(0%, 49%, 5%, 48%) for print. Hex equivalent is #84437E.
Is #84437e a warm or cool color?+
#84437E (#84437E) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 306° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #84437e belong to?+
#84437E belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 306°, 33%, 39% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #84437e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#84437E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.81:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #84437e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #84437E (#84437E) is 19-3223 Plum, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #84437E in design

Practical guidance for using #84437e (#84437E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #84437E (#84437E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #84437e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #84437E (#84437E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#84437E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#84437E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.