#917997

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #917997?

RGB(145, 121, 151), HSL(288.0, 12.6%, 53.3%), CMYK(4.0%, 19.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%).

Q: Does #917997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.9:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#917997 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 145, 121, 151, in HSL 288.0°, 12.6%, 53.3%, and in CMYK 4.0%, 19.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%. The nearest named color is thistle 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#917997

RGB

145, 121, 151

HSL

288.0, 12.6%, 53.3%

HSV

288.0, 19.9%, 59.2%

CMYK

4.0%, 19.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.6088 0.0526 319.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: thistle 4

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.