#784F8E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #784F8E?

RGB(120, 79, 142), HSL(279.0, 28.5%, 43.3%), CMYK(15.5%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 44.3%).

Q: Does #784F8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.35:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#784F8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 120, 79, 142, in HSL 279.0°, 28.5%, 43.3%, and in CMYK 15.5%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is mediumpurple 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#784F8E

RGB

120, 79, 142

HSL

279.0, 28.5%, 43.3%

HSV

279.0, 44.4%, 55.7%

CMYK

15.5%, 44.4%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.4988 0.1071 313.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: mediumpurple 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.