#87338E color code is #87338E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #87338e.
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.
Practical guidance for using #87338e (#87338E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.
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.
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.
#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.
#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.