#A19BAD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A19BAD?

RGB(161, 155, 173), HSL(260.0, 9.9%, 64.3%), CMYK(6.9%, 10.4%, 0.0%, 32.2%).

Q: Does #A19BAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.69:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A19BAD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 161, 155, 173, in HSL 260.0°, 9.9%, 64.3%, and in CMYK 6.9%, 10.4%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is Manatee.

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Color Values

HEX

#A19BAD

RGB

161, 155, 173

HSL

260.0, 9.9%, 64.3%

HSV

260.0, 10.4%, 67.8%

CMYK

6.9%, 10.4%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.7003 0.0268 300.9

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.