#977AAC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #977AAC?

RGB(151, 122, 172), HSL(274.8, 23.1%, 57.6%), CMYK(12.2%, 29.1%, 0.0%, 32.5%).

Q: Does #977AAC meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.69:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#977AAC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 151, 122, 172, in HSL 274.8°, 23.1%, 57.6%, and in CMYK 12.2%, 29.1%, 0.0%, 32.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 4011 Pearl Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#977AAC

RGB

151, 122, 172

HSL

274.8, 23.1%, 57.6%

HSV

274.8, 29.1%, 67.5%

CMYK

12.2%, 29.1%, 0.0%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.6251 0.0804 310.5

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.