#873FAA

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #873FAA?

RGB(135, 63, 170), HSL(280.4, 45.9%, 45.7%), CMYK(20.6%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 33.3%).

Q: Does #873FAA meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.32:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#873FAA is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 135, 63, 170, in HSL 280.4°, 45.9%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 20.6%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#873FAA

RGB

135, 63, 170

HSL

280.4, 45.9%, 45.7%

HSV

280.4, 62.9%, 66.7%

CMYK

20.6%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5088 0.172 312.9

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B 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.