#56229B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #56229B?

RGB(86, 34, 155), HSL(265.8, 64.0%, 37.1%), CMYK(44.5%, 78.1%, 0.0%, 39.2%).

Q: Does #56229B meet WCAG contrast on white?

10.01:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#56229B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 86, 34, 155, in HSL 265.8°, 64.0%, 37.1%, and in CMYK 44.5%, 78.1%, 0.0%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is purple 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#56229B

RGB

86, 34, 155

HSL

265.8, 64.0%, 37.1%

HSV

265.8, 78.1%, 60.8%

CMYK

44.5%, 78.1%, 0.0%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.4021 0.1807 296.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: purple 4

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.