#9D5AE0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9D5AE0?

RGB(157, 90, 224), HSL(270.0, 68.4%, 61.6%), CMYK(29.9%, 59.8%, 0.0%, 12.2%).

Q: Does #9D5AE0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.22:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9D5AE0 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 157, 90, 224, in HSL 270.0°, 68.4%, 61.6%, and in CMYK 29.9%, 59.8%, 0.0%, 12.2%. The nearest named color is Purple Heart.

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Color Values

HEX

#9D5AE0

RGB

157, 90, 224

HSL

270.0, 68.4%, 61.6%

HSV

270.0, 59.8%, 87.8%

CMYK

29.9%, 59.8%, 0.0%, 12.2%

OKLCH

0.6059 0.1986 304.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Purple Heart

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.