#A162E8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A162E8?

RGB(161, 98, 232), HSL(268.2, 74.4%, 64.7%), CMYK(30.6%, 57.8%, 0.0%, 9.0%).

Q: Does #A162E8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.87:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A162E8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 161, 98, 232, in HSL 268.2°, 74.4%, 64.7%, and in CMYK 30.6%, 57.8%, 0.0%, 9.0%. The nearest named color is mediumslateblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#A162E8

RGB

161, 98, 232

HSL

268.2, 74.4%, 64.7%

HSV

268.2, 57.8%, 91.0%

CMYK

30.6%, 57.8%, 0.0%, 9.0%

OKLCH

0.6267 0.1971 302.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumslateblue

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.