#B855E6

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B855E6?

RGB(184, 85, 230), HSL(281.0, 74.4%, 61.8%), CMYK(20.0%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 9.8%).

Q: Does #B855E6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.83:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B855E6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 184, 85, 230, in HSL 281.0°, 74.4%, 61.8%, and in CMYK 20.0%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 9.8%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#B855E6

RGB

184, 85, 230

HSL

281.0, 74.4%, 61.8%

HSV

281.0, 63.0%, 90.2%

CMYK

20.0%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 9.8%

OKLCH

0.6343 0.2199 313.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid 2

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.