#B36BE4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B36BE4?

RGB(179, 107, 228), HSL(275.7, 69.1%, 65.7%), CMYK(21.5%, 53.1%, 0.0%, 10.6%).

Q: Does #B36BE4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.42:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B36BE4 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 107, 228, in HSL 275.7°, 69.1%, 65.7%, and in CMYK 21.5%, 53.1%, 0.0%, 10.6%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#B36BE4

RGB

179, 107, 228

HSL

275.7, 69.1%, 65.7%

HSV

275.7, 53.1%, 89.4%

CMYK

21.5%, 53.1%, 0.0%, 10.6%

OKLCH

0.6568 0.1841 309.7

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.