#8426B5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8426B5?

RGB(132, 38, 181), HSL(279.4, 65.3%, 42.9%), CMYK(27.1%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #8426B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.18:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#8426B5 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 132, 38, 181, in HSL 279.4°, 65.3%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 27.1%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is darkorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#8426B5

RGB

132, 38, 181

HSL

279.4, 65.3%, 42.9%

HSV

279.4, 79.0%, 71.0%

CMYK

27.1%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.4859 0.2121 310.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkorchid

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.