#882BE5 Hex Color
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Far from a soft lavender, #882be5 is a loud, electric purple with real punch. Its high saturation makes it a natural accent for calls to action, gaming brands, and highlights, though it can overwhelm as a full background. White text passes AA against it at about 6.0:1 contrast. Browse other shades of purple for quieter neighbors.
Questions about #882be5
What is #882be5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #882be5 is rgb(136, 43, 229), in HSL hsl(270, 78%, 53%) and in CMYK 41%, 81%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #882be5?
It pairs well with chartreuse for loud, high-energy contrast, or with deep teal for a cooler scheme that lets the purple lead without shouting, while warm gold gives it a richer, regal edge.
Is #882be5 readable on white or black?
#882be5 has a 5.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.