#974EDD

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

RGB(151, 78, 221), HSL(270.6, 67.8%, 58.6%), CMYK(31.7%, 64.7%, 0.0%, 13.3%).

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

4.72:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#974EDD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 151, 78, 221, in HSL 270.6°, 67.8%, 58.6%, and in CMYK 31.7%, 64.7%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is Purple Heart.

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Color Values

HEX

#974EDD

RGB

151, 78, 221

HSL

270.6, 67.8%, 58.6%

HSV

270.6, 64.7%, 86.7%

CMYK

31.7%, 64.7%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.5813 0.2104 304.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: Purple Heart

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.