#BA48E7

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA48E7?

RGB(186, 72, 231), HSL(283.0, 76.8%, 59.4%), CMYK(19.5%, 68.8%, 0.0%, 9.4%).

Q: Does #BA48E7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.06:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BA48E7 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 186, 72, 231, in HSL 283.0°, 76.8%, 59.4%, and in CMYK 19.5%, 68.8%, 0.0%, 9.4%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BA48E7

RGB

186, 72, 231

HSL

283.0, 76.8%, 59.4%

HSV

283.0, 68.8%, 90.6%

CMYK

19.5%, 68.8%, 0.0%, 9.4%

OKLCH

0.6231 0.2381 314.7

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.