#837387

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #837387?

RGB(131, 115, 135), HSL(288.0, 8.0%, 49.0%), CMYK(3.0%, 14.8%, 0.0%, 47.1%).

Q: Does #837387 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.41:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#837387 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 131, 115, 135, in HSL 288.0°, 8.0%, 49.0%, and in CMYK 3.0%, 14.8%, 0.0%, 47.1%. The nearest named color is thistle 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#837387

RGB

131, 115, 135

HSL

288.0, 8.0%, 49.0%

HSV

288.0, 14.8%, 52.9%

CMYK

3.0%, 14.8%, 0.0%, 47.1%

OKLCH

0.5771 0.0356 319.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: thistle 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.