#8A43AC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8A43AC?

RGB(138, 67, 172), HSL(280.6, 43.9%, 46.9%), CMYK(19.8%, 61.0%, 0.0%, 32.5%).

Q: Does #8A43AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.04:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8A43AC is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 138, 67, 172, in HSL 280.6°, 43.9%, 46.9%, and in CMYK 19.8%, 61.0%, 0.0%, 32.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8A43AC

RGB

138, 67, 172

HSL

280.6, 43.9%, 46.9%

HSV

280.6, 61.0%, 67.5%

CMYK

19.8%, 61.0%, 0.0%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.5191 0.1693 313.2

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.