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#882B7B color code is #882B7B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #882b7b.

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#882B7B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #882B7B is 0.0839. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.84:1 against white and 2.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#882B7B on white7.84:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#882B7B on black2.68:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #882B7B7.84:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #882B7B2.68:1Fail

#882B7B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #882B7B?+
The hex code for #882B7B is #882B7B. In RGB it's rgb(136, 43, 123), and in HSL it's hsl(308, 52%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #882B7B?+
#882B7B in RGB is (136, 43, 123). Written in CSS: rgb(136, 43, 123).
What is the CMYK value of #882B7B?+
#882B7B converts to CMYK(0%, 68%, 10%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #882B7B.
Is #882b7b a warm or cool color?+
#882B7B (#882B7B) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 308° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #882b7b belong to?+
#882B7B belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 308°, 52%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #882b7b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#882B7B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.84:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #882b7b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #882B7B (#882B7B) is 3425 C Dark Magenta, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #882B7B in design

Practical guidance for using #882b7b (#882B7B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #882B7B (#882B7B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #882b7b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #882B7B (#882B7B) 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

#882B7B 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

#882B7B 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.