#B356D8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B356D8?

RGB(179, 86, 216), HSL(282.9, 62.5%, 59.2%), CMYK(17.1%, 60.2%, 0.0%, 15.3%).

Q: Does #B356D8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.01:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B356D8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 86, 216, in HSL 282.9°, 62.5%, 59.2%, and in CMYK 17.1%, 60.2%, 0.0%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B356D8

RGB

179, 86, 216

HSL

282.9, 62.5%, 59.2%

HSV

282.9, 60.2%, 84.7%

CMYK

17.1%, 60.2%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.6211 0.2029 315.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid

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.