#8E56EB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8E56EB?

RGB(142, 86, 235), HSL(262.6, 78.8%, 62.9%), CMYK(39.6%, 63.4%, 0.0%, 7.8%).

Q: Does #8E56EB meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.49:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8E56EB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 142, 86, 235, in HSL 262.6°, 78.8%, 62.9%, and in CMYK 39.6%, 63.4%, 0.0%, 7.8%. The nearest named color is Purple Heart.

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Color Values

HEX

#8E56EB

RGB

142, 86, 235

HSL

262.6, 78.8%, 62.9%

HSV

262.6, 63.4%, 92.2%

CMYK

39.6%, 63.4%, 0.0%, 7.8%

OKLCH

0.5922 0.214 296.6

Properties

Cool Light 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.