#686271

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #686271?

RGB(104, 98, 113), HSL(264.0, 7.1%, 41.4%), CMYK(8.0%, 13.3%, 0.0%, 55.7%).

Q: Does #686271 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.88:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Color Values

HEX

#686271

RGB

104, 98, 113

HSL

264.0, 7.1%, 41.4%

HSV

264.0, 13.3%, 44.3%

CMYK

8.0%, 13.3%, 0.0%, 55.7%

OKLCH

0.507 0.0245 303.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 4012 Pearl Blackberry

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.