NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8838A0?

RGB(136, 56, 160), HSL(286.2, 48.1%, 42.4%), CMYK(15.0%, 65.0%, 0.0%, 37.3%).

Q: Does #8838A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.73:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

#8838A0

NCS color

NCS S 2050-R50B (#8838A0) is a vivid NCS medium purple — a red with 50% blue shift at moderate depth and good chromaticness. This rich, mid-tone purple conveys creativity and royalty without the extreme darkness of deep indigo. It's used in arts organizations, beauty brands, and confectionery packaging for its engaging, confident purple energy.

Color Values

HEX

#8838A0

RGB

136, 56, 160

HSL

286.2, 48.1%, 42.4%

HSV

286.2, 65.0%, 62.7%

CMYK

15.0%, 65.0%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.4949 0.1723 317.6

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.