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#8737A0 color code is #8737A0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8737a0.

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#8737A0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8737A0 is 0.1042. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.81:1 against white and 3.08:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8737A0 on white6.81:1AA
The quick brown fox
#8737A0 on black3.08:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #8737A06.81:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #8737A03.08:1AA Large

#8737A0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8737A0?+
The hex code for #8737A0 is #8737A0. In RGB it's rgb(135, 55, 160), and in HSL it's hsl(286, 49%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #8737A0?+
#8737A0 in RGB is (135, 55, 160). Written in CSS: rgb(135, 55, 160).
What is the CMYK value of #8737A0?+
#8737A0 converts to CMYK(16%, 66%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8737A0.
Is #8737a0 a warm or cool color?+
#8737A0 (#8737A0) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 286° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8737a0 belong to?+
#8737A0 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 286°, 49%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #8737a0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8737A0 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 #8737a0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8737A0 (#8737A0) is 526 C Pantone 526 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8737A0 in design

Practical guidance for using #8737a0 (#8737A0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #8737A0 (#8737A0) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #8737a0 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8737A0 (#8737A0) 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

#8737A0 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

#8737A0 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.

Brands that use #8737A0

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #8737a0 (#8737A0). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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