#877FFA Hex Color
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#877ffa is a punchy, saturated indigo that demands attention. Because it is so bright, it works best as a small accent color rather than a large background. It pairs well with high-contrast, dark neutrals, but it can lose its intensity when placed near softer, muted tones. If you need to tone down its loudness, you might try mixing gray into your palette.
Questions about #877ffa
What is #877ffa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #877ffa is rgb(135, 127, 250), in HSL hsl(244, 92%, 74%) and in CMYK 46%, 49%, 0%, 2%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
How should I use #877ffa in my design?
Use #877ffa as a precise accent color to draw the eye because its high saturation can overwhelm large backgrounds. It performs best when paired with deep, dark charcoal or near-black tones to ground its intensity and maintain legibility.
Does #877ffa work well for interface text?
Avoid using #877ffa for body text because its brightness often lacks the necessary contrast ratio against white or light backgrounds. It is better suited for interactive elements like buttons or icons that need to pop against a darker, neutral UI.
Is #877ffa readable on white or black?
#877ffa has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.