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#8A3888 color code is #8A3888. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8a3888.

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#8A3888 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8A3888 is 0.1001. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.00:1 against white and 3.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8A3888 on white7.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#8A3888 on black3.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #8A38887.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #8A38883.00:1AA Large

#8A3888 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8A3888?+
The hex code for #8A3888 is #8A3888. In RGB it's rgb(138, 56, 136), and in HSL it's hsl(301, 42%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #8A3888?+
#8A3888 in RGB is (138, 56, 136). Written in CSS: rgb(138, 56, 136).
What is the CMYK value of #8A3888?+
#8A3888 converts to CMYK(0%, 59%, 1%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8A3888.
Is #8a3888 a warm or cool color?+
#8A3888 (#8A3888) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 301° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8a3888 belong to?+
#8A3888 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 301°, 42%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #8a3888 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8A3888 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #8a3888?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8A3888 (#8A3888) is 4215 C Alexandrite, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8A3888 in design

Practical guidance for using #8a3888 (#8A3888) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #8A3888 (#8A3888) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #8a3888 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8A3888 (#8A3888) 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

#8A3888 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

#8A3888 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.