#978C9D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #978C9D?

RGB(151, 140, 157), HSL(278.8, 8.0%, 58.2%), CMYK(3.8%, 10.8%, 0.0%, 38.4%).

Q: Does #978C9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.2:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#978C9D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 151, 140, 157, in HSL 278.8°, 8.0%, 58.2%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 10.8%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is thistle 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#978C9D

RGB

151, 140, 157

HSL

278.8, 8.0%, 58.2%

HSV

278.8, 10.8%, 61.6%

CMYK

3.8%, 10.8%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.6552 0.0279 313.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: thistle 4

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.