#88339D Hex Color
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#88339d is a saturated, intense violet with a surprisingly grounded energy. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, it works best as an accent rather than a full page background. Pair it with soft cream for a balanced, sophisticated look. The hex code #88339d maintains high legibility with white text, offering enough contrast for accessible body copy in user interfaces.
Questions about #88339d
What is #88339d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88339d is rgb(136, 51, 157), in HSL hsl(288, 51%, 41%) and in CMYK 13%, 68%, 0%, 38%.
How should I use #88339d in UI design?
Because #88339d is quite dark and intense, use it sparingly as an accent color for buttons, active states, or call-to-action elements. It maintains strong legibility against white text, making it a reliable choice for accessible, high-contrast user interface components.
What colors pair well with #88339d?
Is #88339d readable on white or black?
#88339d has a 6.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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.