#8F4EAD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F4EAD?

RGB(143, 78, 173), HSL(281.1, 37.8%, 49.2%), CMYK(17.3%, 54.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%).

Q: Does #8F4EAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.44:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8F4EAD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 78, 173, in HSL 281.1°, 37.8%, 49.2%, and in CMYK 17.3%, 54.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F4EAD

RGB

143, 78, 173

HSL

281.1, 37.8%, 49.2%

HSV

281.1, 54.9%, 67.8%

CMYK

17.3%, 54.9%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5414 0.1553 314.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B 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.