#9C5CCB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C5CCB?

RGB(156, 92, 203), HSL(274.6, 51.6%, 57.8%), CMYK(23.2%, 54.7%, 0.0%, 20.4%).

Q: Does #9C5CCB meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.37:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C5CCB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 156, 92, 203, in HSL 274.6°, 51.6%, 57.8%, and in CMYK 23.2%, 54.7%, 0.0%, 20.4%. The nearest named color is mediumpurple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C5CCB

RGB

156, 92, 203

HSL

274.6, 51.6%, 57.8%

HSV

274.6, 54.7%, 79.6%

CMYK

23.2%, 54.7%, 0.0%, 20.4%

OKLCH

0.5947 0.1716 308.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumpurple

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.