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

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#882DAE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #882DAE is 0.1017. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.92:1 against white and 3.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#882DAE on white6.92:1AA
The quick brown fox
#882DAE on black3.03:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #882DAE6.92:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #882DAE3.03:1AA Large

#882DAE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #882DAE?+
The hex code for #882DAE is #882DAE. In RGB it's rgb(136, 45, 174), and in HSL it's hsl(282, 59%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #882DAE?+
#882DAE in RGB is (136, 45, 174). Written in CSS: rgb(136, 45, 174).
What is the CMYK value of #882DAE?+
#882DAE converts to CMYK(22%, 74%, 0%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #882DAE.
Is #882dae a warm or cool color?+
#882DAE (#882DAE) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 282° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #882dae belong to?+
#882DAE belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 282°, 59%, 43% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #882dae accessible for body text on a white background?+
#882DAE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.92:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #882dae?+
The nearest Pantone match for #882DAE (#882DAE) is 254 C Pantone 254 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #882DAE in design

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

Web & UI design

Use #882DAE (#882DAE) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #882dae text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

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

#882DAE 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

#882DAE 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 #882DAE

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #882dae (#882DAE). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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