#872C9C

Color Details

HEX
#872C9C
RGB
rgb(135, 44, 156)
HSL
hsl(289, 56%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 72%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #872c9c
Contrast 2.87:1 Fail
White on #872c9c
Contrast 7.32:1 AAA
#872c9c on Black
Contrast 2.87:1 Fail
#872c9c on White
Contrast 7.32:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#9f56b0
#b780c4
#cfabd7
#6c237d
#511a5e
#36123e

Complement & Analogous

#409b2c
#9b2c78
#4f2c9b

Triadic

#9b872c
#2c9b87

Monochrome

#36123e #511a5e #872c9c #b780c4 #cfabd7 #e7d5eb

Analogous

#4f2c9b #846bb9 #872c9c #af5693 #9b2c78 #7c2360

Complementary Mix

#511a5e #872c9c #b780c4 #409b2c #83be76 #2a651d

Nearby Colors

#872c9b
#872c9d
#872c8c
#872cac

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About #872C9C

#872C9C converts to RGB(135, 44, 156) and HSL(289, 56%, 39%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#872C9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #872C9C?
RGB: 135, 44, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(135, 44, 156)
Is #872C9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #872C9C?
Complement: #409b2c.
Does #872C9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.32:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.87:1 (Fails AA).