#BD50EB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD50EB?

RGB(189, 80, 235), HSL(282.2, 79.5%, 61.8%), CMYK(19.6%, 66.0%, 0.0%, 7.8%).

Q: Does #BD50EB meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.81:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BD50EB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 189, 80, 235, in HSL 282.2°, 79.5%, 61.8%, and in CMYK 19.6%, 66.0%, 0.0%, 7.8%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD50EB

RGB

189, 80, 235

HSL

282.2, 79.5%, 61.8%

HSV

282.2, 66.0%, 92.2%

CMYK

19.6%, 66.0%, 0.0%, 7.8%

OKLCH

0.6378 0.233 314.2

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.