#C240E5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C240E5?

RGB(194, 64, 229), HSL(287.3, 76.0%, 57.5%), CMYK(15.3%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 10.2%).

Q: Does #C240E5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.07:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C240E5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 194, 64, 229, in HSL 287.3°, 76.0%, 57.5%, and in CMYK 15.3%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 10.2%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#C240E5

RGB

194, 64, 229

HSL

287.3, 76.0%, 57.5%

HSV

287.3, 72.1%, 89.8%

CMYK

15.3%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 10.2%

OKLCH

0.6246 0.2482 318.1

Properties

Cool Light 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.