#851CB1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #851CB1?

RGB(133, 28, 177), HSL(282.3, 72.7%, 40.2%), CMYK(24.9%, 84.2%, 0.0%, 30.6%).

Q: Does #851CB1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.5:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#851CB1 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 28, 177, in HSL 282.3°, 72.7%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 24.9%, 84.2%, 0.0%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is darkorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#851CB1

RGB

133, 28, 177

HSL

282.3, 72.7%, 40.2%

HSV

282.3, 84.2%, 69.4%

CMYK

24.9%, 84.2%, 0.0%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.4768 0.2174 312.6

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.