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#884889 color code is #884889. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #884889.

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#884889 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #884889 is 0.1168. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.30:1 against white and 3.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#884889 on white6.30:1AA
The quick brown fox
#884889 on black3.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #8848896.30:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #8848893.34:1AA Large

#884889 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #884889?+
The hex code for #884889 is #884889. In RGB it's rgb(136, 72, 137), and in HSL it's hsl(299, 31%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #884889?+
#884889 in RGB is (136, 72, 137). Written in CSS: rgb(136, 72, 137).
What is the CMYK value of #884889?+
#884889 converts to CMYK(1%, 47%, 0%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #884889.
Is #884889 a warm or cool color?+
#884889 (#884889) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 299° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #884889 belong to?+
#884889 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 299°, 31%, 41% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #884889 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#884889 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.3:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #884889?+
The nearest Pantone match for #884889 (#884889) is 19-3223 Plum, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #884889 in design

Practical guidance for using #884889 (#884889) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #884889 (#884889) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #884889 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #884889 (#884889) 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

#884889 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

#884889 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.