#856D8A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #856D8A?

RGB(133, 109, 138), HSL(289.7, 11.7%, 48.4%), CMYK(3.6%, 21.0%, 0.0%, 45.9%).

Q: Does #856D8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.61:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#856D8A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 133, 109, 138, in HSL 289.7°, 11.7%, 48.4%, and in CMYK 3.6%, 21.0%, 0.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#856D8A

RGB

133, 109, 138

HSL

289.7, 11.7%, 48.4%

HSV

289.7, 21.0%, 54.1%

CMYK

3.6%, 21.0%, 0.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.5679 0.0522 320.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: plum 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.