#BA59E9

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA59E9?

RGB(186, 89, 233), HSL(280.4, 76.6%, 63.1%), CMYK(20.2%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 8.6%).

Q: Does #BA59E9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.69:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BA59E9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 186, 89, 233, in HSL 280.4°, 76.6%, 63.1%, and in CMYK 20.2%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 8.6%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#BA59E9

RGB

186, 89, 233

HSL

280.4, 76.6%, 63.1%

HSV

280.4, 61.8%, 91.4%

CMYK

20.2%, 61.8%, 0.0%, 8.6%

OKLCH

0.6434 0.2182 313.0

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.