#9D55ED

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9D55ED?

RGB(157, 85, 237), HSL(268.4, 80.9%, 63.1%), CMYK(33.8%, 64.1%, 0.0%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #9D55ED meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.24:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9D55ED is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 157, 85, 237, in HSL 268.4°, 80.9%, 63.1%, and in CMYK 33.8%, 64.1%, 0.0%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#9D55ED

RGB

157, 85, 237

HSL

268.4, 80.9%, 63.1%

HSV

268.4, 64.1%, 92.9%

CMYK

33.8%, 64.1%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.6079 0.2197 302.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: darkorchid 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.