#835B9D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #835B9D?

RGB(131, 91, 157), HSL(276.4, 26.6%, 48.6%), CMYK(16.6%, 42.0%, 0.0%, 38.4%).

Q: Does #835B9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.32:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#835B9D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 131, 91, 157, in HSL 276.4°, 26.6%, 48.6%, and in CMYK 16.6%, 42.0%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#835B9D

RGB

131, 91, 157

HSL

276.4, 26.6%, 48.6%

HSV

276.4, 42.0%, 61.6%

CMYK

16.6%, 42.0%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.5401 0.109 311.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: Violet (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.