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#884AD9 color code is #884AD9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #884ad9.

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#884AD9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #884AD9 is 0.1514. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.21:1 against white and 4.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#884AD9 on white5.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
#884AD9 on black4.03:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #884AD95.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #884AD94.03:1AA Large

#884AD9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #884AD9?+
The hex code for #884AD9 is #884AD9. In RGB it's rgb(136, 74, 217), and in HSL it's hsl(266, 65%, 57%).
What is the RGB value of #884AD9?+
#884AD9 in RGB is (136, 74, 217). Written in CSS: rgb(136, 74, 217).
What is the CMYK value of #884AD9?+
#884AD9 converts to CMYK(37%, 66%, 0%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #884AD9.
Is #884ad9 a warm or cool color?+
#884AD9 (#884AD9) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 266° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #884ad9 belong to?+
#884AD9 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 266°, 65%, 57% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #884ad9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#884AD9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.21:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #884ad9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #884AD9 (#884AD9) is 3381 C Grape, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #884AD9 in design

Practical guidance for using #884ad9 (#884AD9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #884AD9 (#884AD9) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #884ad9 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #884AD9 (#884AD9) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple 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

#884AD9 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

#884AD9 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.