#974BE6

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #974BE6?

RGB(151, 75, 230), HSL(269.4, 75.6%, 59.8%), CMYK(34.3%, 67.4%, 0.0%, 9.8%).

Q: Does #974BE6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.7:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#974BE6 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 151, 75, 230, in HSL 269.4°, 75.6%, 59.8%, and in CMYK 34.3%, 67.4%, 0.0%, 9.8%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#974BE6

RGB

151, 75, 230

HSL

269.4, 75.6%, 59.8%

HSV

269.4, 67.4%, 90.2%

CMYK

34.3%, 67.4%, 0.0%, 9.8%

OKLCH

0.5839 0.2237 302.4

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkorchid 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.