#78489C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #78489C?

RGB(120, 72, 156), HSL(274.3, 36.8%, 44.7%), CMYK(23.1%, 53.8%, 0.0%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #78489C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.55:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#78489C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 120, 72, 156, in HSL 274.3°, 36.8%, 44.7%, and in CMYK 23.1%, 53.8%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is Royal Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#78489C

RGB

120, 72, 156

HSL

274.3, 36.8%, 44.7%

HSV

274.3, 53.8%, 61.2%

CMYK

23.1%, 53.8%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4949 0.1366 308.6

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.