#972EA2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #972EA2?

RGB(151, 46, 162), HSL(294.3, 55.8%, 40.8%), CMYK(6.8%, 71.6%, 0.0%, 36.5%).

Q: Does #972EA2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.5:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#972EA2 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 151, 46, 162, in HSL 294.3°, 55.8%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 6.8%, 71.6%, 0.0%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#972EA2

RGB

151, 46, 162

HSL

294.3, 55.8%, 40.8%

HSV

294.3, 71.6%, 63.5%

CMYK

6.8%, 71.6%, 0.0%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.5065 0.1939 323.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.