#8B5DAE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B5DAE?

RGB(139, 93, 174), HSL(274.1, 33.3%, 52.4%), CMYK(20.1%, 46.6%, 0.0%, 31.8%).

Q: Does #8B5DAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.91:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8B5DAE is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 139, 93, 174, in HSL 274.1°, 33.3%, 52.4%, and in CMYK 20.1%, 46.6%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is Royal Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8B5DAE

RGB

139, 93, 174

HSL

274.1, 33.3%, 52.4%

HSV

274.1, 46.6%, 68.2%

CMYK

20.1%, 46.6%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5612 0.1298 309.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: Royal 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.