#A136D0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A136D0?

RGB(161, 54, 208), HSL(281.7, 62.1%, 51.4%), CMYK(22.6%, 74.0%, 0.0%, 18.4%).

Q: Does #A136D0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.31:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A136D0 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 161, 54, 208, in HSL 281.7°, 62.1%, 51.4%, and in CMYK 22.6%, 74.0%, 0.0%, 18.4%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#A136D0

RGB

161, 54, 208

HSL

281.7, 62.1%, 51.4%

HSV

281.7, 74.0%, 81.6%

CMYK

22.6%, 74.0%, 0.0%, 18.4%

OKLCH

0.558 0.2292 313.1

Properties

Cool Dark 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.