#80279C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #80279C?

RGB(128, 39, 156), HSL(285.6, 60.0%, 38.2%), CMYK(17.9%, 75.0%, 0.0%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #80279C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.81:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#80279C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 128, 39, 156, in HSL 285.6°, 60.0%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 17.9%, 75.0%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#80279C

RGB

128, 39, 156

HSL

285.6, 60.0%, 38.2%

HSV

285.6, 75.0%, 61.2%

CMYK

17.9%, 75.0%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4629 0.1869 316.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B 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.