#72429A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #72429A?

RGB(114, 66, 154), HSL(272.7, 40.0%, 43.1%), CMYK(26.0%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 39.6%).

Q: Does #72429A meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.09:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#72429A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 114, 66, 154, in HSL 272.7°, 40.0%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 26.0%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 39.6%. The nearest named color is Royal Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#72429A

RGB

114, 66, 154

HSL

272.7, 40.0%, 43.1%

HSV

272.7, 57.1%, 60.4%

CMYK

26.0%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 39.6%

OKLCH

0.4772 0.142 307.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: Royal Purple

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.