#4A0DBA

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #4A0DBA?

RGB(74, 13, 186), HSL(261.2, 86.9%, 39.0%), CMYK(60.2%, 93.0%, 0.0%, 27.1%).

Q: Does #4A0DBA meet WCAG contrast on white?

10.21:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#4A0DBA is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 74, 13, 186, in HSL 261.2°, 86.9%, 39.0%, and in CMYK 60.2%, 93.0%, 0.0%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is purple 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#4A0DBA

RGB

74, 13, 186

HSL

261.2, 86.9%, 39.0%

HSV

261.2, 93.0%, 72.9%

CMYK

60.2%, 93.0%, 0.0%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.4046 0.2271 285.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: purple 3

Color Psychology

True purple has been the color of royalty for millennia because Tyrian purple dye was extraordinarily rare and expensive. It represents luxury, creativity, and visionary thinking. Purple stimulates problem-solving and artistic expression, bridging the physical energy of red with the calm stability of blue.

Design Usage

Medium purple is a strong primary brand color for creative agencies, streaming platforms, and premium product tiers. It differentiates effectively from the blue-green dominated tech landscape. Use it for premium badges, creator tools, and feature gating where exclusivity should be communicated.