#B442D8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B442D8?

RGB(180, 66, 216), HSL(285.6, 65.8%, 55.3%), CMYK(16.7%, 69.4%, 0.0%, 15.3%).

Q: Does #B442D8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.46:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B442D8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 180, 66, 216, in HSL 285.6°, 65.8%, 55.3%, and in CMYK 16.7%, 69.4%, 0.0%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B442D8

RGB

180, 66, 216

HSL

285.6, 65.8%, 55.3%

HSV

285.6, 69.4%, 84.7%

CMYK

16.7%, 69.4%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.5997 0.2295 316.9

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.