#8C4CCD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C4CCD?

RGB(140, 76, 205), HSL(269.8, 56.3%, 55.1%), CMYK(31.7%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 19.6%).

Q: Does #8C4CCD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.21:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8C4CCD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 76, 205, in HSL 269.8°, 56.3%, 55.1%, and in CMYK 31.7%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 19.6%. The nearest named color is Purple Heart.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C4CCD

RGB

140, 76, 205

HSL

269.8, 56.3%, 55.1%

HSV

269.8, 62.9%, 80.4%

CMYK

31.7%, 62.9%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.5553 0.1931 303.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: Purple Heart

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.