#994CC1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #994CC1?

RGB(153, 76, 193), HSL(279.5, 48.5%, 52.7%), CMYK(20.7%, 60.6%, 0.0%, 24.3%).

Q: Does #994CC1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.05:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#994CC1 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 153, 76, 193, in HSL 279.5°, 48.5%, 52.7%, and in CMYK 20.7%, 60.6%, 0.0%, 24.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#994CC1

RGB

153, 76, 193

HSL

279.5, 48.5%, 52.7%

HSV

279.5, 60.6%, 75.7%

CMYK

20.7%, 60.6%, 0.0%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.5626 0.1839 312.3

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: mediumorchid 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.