#8C5EAC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8C5EAC?

RGB(140, 94, 172), HSL(275.4, 32.0%, 52.2%), CMYK(18.6%, 45.3%, 0.0%, 32.5%).

Q: Does #8C5EAC meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.87:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8C5EAC is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 140, 94, 172, in HSL 275.4°, 32.0%, 52.2%, and in CMYK 18.6%, 45.3%, 0.0%, 32.5%. The nearest named color is Vivid Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#8C5EAC

RGB

140, 94, 172

HSL

275.4, 32.0%, 52.2%

HSV

275.4, 45.3%, 67.5%

CMYK

18.6%, 45.3%, 0.0%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.5629 0.126 310.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: Vivid Violet

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.