#987BCB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #987BCB?

RGB(152, 123, 203), HSL(261.8, 43.5%, 63.9%), CMYK(25.1%, 39.4%, 0.0%, 20.4%).

Q: Does #987BCB meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#987BCB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 152, 123, 203, in HSL 261.8°, 43.5%, 63.9%, and in CMYK 25.1%, 39.4%, 0.0%, 20.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#987BCB

RGB

152, 123, 203

HSL

261.8, 43.5%, 63.9%

HSV

261.8, 39.4%, 79.6%

CMYK

25.1%, 39.4%, 0.0%, 20.4%

OKLCH

0.6423 0.1202 299.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid

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.