#9F22DD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F22DD?

RGB(159, 34, 221), HSL(280.1, 73.3%, 50.0%), CMYK(28.1%, 84.6%, 0.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #9F22DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.6:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9F22DD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 159, 34, 221, in HSL 280.1°, 73.3%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 28.1%, 84.6%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is darkviolet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F22DD

RGB

159, 34, 221

HSL

280.1, 73.3%, 50.0%

HSV

280.1, 84.6%, 86.7%

CMYK

28.1%, 84.6%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.5501 0.257 310.2

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkviolet

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.