#B340D5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B340D5?

RGB(179, 64, 213), HSL(286.3, 63.9%, 54.3%), CMYK(16.0%, 70.0%, 0.0%, 16.5%).

Q: Does #B340D5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.55:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B340D5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 64, 213, in HSL 286.3°, 63.9%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 16.0%, 70.0%, 0.0%, 16.5%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B340D5

RGB

179, 64, 213

HSL

286.3, 63.9%, 54.3%

HSV

286.3, 70.0%, 83.5%

CMYK

16.0%, 70.0%, 0.0%, 16.5%

OKLCH

0.5945 0.2288 317.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: darkorchid 3

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.