#8C5BDE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5BDE?

RGB(140, 91, 222), HSL(262.4, 66.5%, 61.4%), CMYK(36.9%, 59.0%, 0.0%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #8C5BDE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.5:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8C5BDE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 140, 91, 222, in HSL 262.4°, 66.5%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 36.9%, 59.0%, 0.0%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is slateblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C5BDE

RGB

140, 91, 222

HSL

262.4, 66.5%, 61.4%

HSV

262.4, 59.0%, 87.1%

CMYK

36.9%, 59.0%, 0.0%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.5883 0.1919 297.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: slateblue 2

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.