#871A87 Hex Color
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#871a87 is a dark magenta with a muted, plum-like edge. Its low lightness makes it moody instead of bright, which suits nightlife branding, cosmetics, and romance-themed work. It holds up best as a dominant base with white text over it, since that pairing clears an 8.3:1 contrast ratio. Try it with warm golds or dusty pinks to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #871a87
What is #871a87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #871a87 is rgb(135, 26, 135), in HSL hsl(300, 68%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #871a87?
Warm golds, dusty pinks, and soft creams all flatter #871a87 without dulling it. A small dose of mustard adds contrast, while muted mauve tones keep the palette calm and cohesive.
Is #871a87 readable on white or black?
#871a87 has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.