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#98438D color code is #98438D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #98438d.

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#98438D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #98438D is 0.1261. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.96:1 against white and 3.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#98438D on white5.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
#98438D on black3.52:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #98438D5.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #98438D3.52:1AA Large

#98438D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #98438D?+
The hex code for #98438D is #98438D. In RGB it's rgb(152, 67, 141), and in HSL it's hsl(308, 39%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #98438D?+
#98438D in RGB is (152, 67, 141). Written in CSS: rgb(152, 67, 141).
What is the CMYK value of #98438D?+
#98438D converts to CMYK(0%, 56%, 7%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #98438D.
Is #98438d a warm or cool color?+
#98438D (#98438D) 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 #98438d belong to?+
#98438D belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 308°, 39%, 43% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #98438d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#98438D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.96:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #98438d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #98438D (#98438D) is 19-3223 Plum, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #98438D in design

Practical guidance for using #98438d (#98438D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #98438D (#98438D) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #98438d text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #98438D (#98438D) 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

#98438D 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

#98438D 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.