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#87338E color code is #87338E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #87338e.

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#87338E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #87338E is 0.0947. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.26:1 against white and 2.89:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#87338E on white7.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#87338E on black2.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #87338E7.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #87338E2.89:1Fail

#87338E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #87338E?+
The hex code for #87338E is #87338E. In RGB it's rgb(135, 51, 142), and in HSL it's hsl(295, 47%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #87338E?+
#87338E in RGB is (135, 51, 142). Written in CSS: rgb(135, 51, 142).
What is the CMYK value of #87338E?+
#87338E converts to CMYK(5%, 64%, 0%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #87338E.
Is #87338e a warm or cool color?+
#87338E (#87338E) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 295° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #87338e belong to?+
#87338E belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 295°, 47%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #87338e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#87338E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.26:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #87338e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #87338E (#87338E) is 4215 C Alexandrite, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #87338E in design

Practical guidance for using #87338e (#87338E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #87338E (#87338E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #87338e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #87338E (#87338E) 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

#87338E 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

#87338E 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.