#C11AE5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C11AE5?

RGB(193, 26, 229), HSL(289.4, 79.6%, 50.0%), CMYK(15.7%, 88.6%, 0.0%, 10.2%).

Q: Does #C11AE5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.62:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C11AE5 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 193, 26, 229, in HSL 289.4°, 79.6%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 15.7%, 88.6%, 0.0%, 10.2%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#C11AE5

RGB

193, 26, 229

HSL

289.4, 79.6%, 50.0%

HSV

289.4, 88.6%, 89.8%

CMYK

15.7%, 88.6%, 0.0%, 10.2%

OKLCH

0.5993 0.2776 318.9

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkorchid 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.