#956DC8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #956DC8?

RGB(149, 109, 200), HSL(266.4, 45.3%, 60.6%), CMYK(25.5%, 45.5%, 0.0%, 21.6%).

Q: Does #956DC8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.96:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#956DC8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 149, 109, 200, in HSL 266.4°, 45.3%, 60.6%, and in CMYK 25.5%, 45.5%, 0.0%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is mediumpurple 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#956DC8

RGB

149, 109, 200

HSL

266.4, 45.3%, 60.6%

HSV

266.4, 45.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

25.5%, 45.5%, 0.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.613 0.1387 302.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumpurple 3

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.