#BB5AD8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB5AD8?

RGB(187, 90, 216), HSL(286.2, 61.8%, 60.0%), CMYK(13.4%, 58.3%, 0.0%, 15.3%).

Q: Does #BB5AD8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.77:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BB5AD8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 187, 90, 216, in HSL 286.2°, 61.8%, 60.0%, and in CMYK 13.4%, 58.3%, 0.0%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#BB5AD8

RGB

187, 90, 216

HSL

286.2, 61.8%, 60.0%

HSV

286.2, 58.3%, 84.7%

CMYK

13.4%, 58.3%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.6359 0.2004 317.8

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.