#BF5BE6

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BF5BE6?

RGB(191, 91, 230), HSL(283.2, 73.5%, 62.9%), CMYK(17.0%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 9.8%).

Q: Does #BF5BE6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.59:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BF5BE6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 191, 91, 230, in HSL 283.2°, 73.5%, 62.9%, and in CMYK 17.0%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 9.8%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#BF5BE6

RGB

191, 91, 230

HSL

283.2, 73.5%, 62.9%

HSV

283.2, 60.4%, 90.2%

CMYK

17.0%, 60.4%, 0.0%, 9.8%

OKLCH

0.6501 0.2143 315.3

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.