#995EDE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #995EDE?

RGB(153, 94, 222), HSL(267.7, 66.0%, 62.0%), CMYK(31.1%, 57.7%, 0.0%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #995EDE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.19:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#995EDE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 94, 222, in HSL 267.7°, 66.0%, 62.0%, and in CMYK 31.1%, 57.7%, 0.0%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is mediumslateblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#995EDE

RGB

153, 94, 222

HSL

267.7, 66.0%, 62.0%

HSV

267.7, 57.7%, 87.1%

CMYK

31.1%, 57.7%, 0.0%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.6061 0.1897 302.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumslateblue

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.