#A09AA9

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A09AA9?

RGB(160, 154, 169), HSL(264.0, 8.0%, 63.3%), CMYK(5.3%, 8.9%, 0.0%, 33.7%).

Q: Does #A09AA9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.73:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A09AA9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 160, 154, 169, in HSL 264.0°, 8.0%, 63.3%, and in CMYK 5.3%, 8.9%, 0.0%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is Manatee.

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Color Values

HEX

#A09AA9

RGB

160, 154, 169

HSL

264.0, 8.0%, 63.3%

HSV

264.0, 8.9%, 66.3%

CMYK

5.3%, 8.9%, 0.0%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.6961 0.0226 303.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Manatee

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.