Color code #917DCD

Color Code #917DCD

A precise look at this Purple color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

PurpleMid tone

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#917DCD

RGB

rgb(145, 125, 205)

HSL

hsl(255 44.44% 64.71%)

HSV

hsv(255 39.02% 80.39%)

CMYKApproximate

29.27%, 39.02%, 0%, 19.61%

Relative luminance0.25090—1

Contrast with white3.49:1WCAG

Contrast with black6.02:1WCAG

Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample3.49:1

AA ×AAA ×

Readable text sample6.02:1

AA ✓AAA ×

Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This mid tone Purple tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #917DCD for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

Suggested palettes

Complementary palette

↗

Analogous palette

↗

Triadic palette

↗

Monochrome scale

↗

Complementary#B9CD7DView color Inverted#6E8232View color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #917DCD;
  background-color: #917DCD1A;
  border-color: #917DCD;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #917DCD?

This color is RGB(145, 125, 205).

What is the HSL value of #917DCD?

Its value is HSL(255°, 44.44%, 64.71%).

Is #917DCD suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

Complete color values

Where can this color work?

Suggested palettes

CSS code example

Explore this color further

Related colors

Frequently asked questions