#894AAD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #894AAD?

RGB(137, 74, 173), HSL(278.2, 40.1%, 48.4%), CMYK(20.8%, 57.2%, 0.0%, 32.2%).

Q: Does #894AAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.76:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#894AAD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 137, 74, 173, in HSL 278.2°, 40.1%, 48.4%, and in CMYK 20.8%, 57.2%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#894AAD

RGB

137, 74, 173

HSL

278.2, 40.1%, 48.4%

HSV

278.2, 57.2%, 67.8%

CMYK

20.8%, 57.2%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5283 0.1593 311.5

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.