#9480B8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9480B8?

RGB(148, 128, 184), HSL(261.4, 28.3%, 61.2%), CMYK(19.6%, 30.4%, 0.0%, 27.8%).

Q: Does #9480B8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9480B8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 148, 128, 184, in HSL 261.4°, 28.3%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 19.6%, 30.4%, 0.0%, 27.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4011 Pearl Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9480B8

RGB

148, 128, 184

HSL

261.4, 28.3%, 61.2%

HSV

261.4, 30.4%, 72.2%

CMYK

19.6%, 30.4%, 0.0%, 27.8%

OKLCH

0.6391 0.085 300.4

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 4011 Pearl Violet

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.