#A36DCC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A36DCC?

RGB(163, 109, 204), HSL(274.1, 48.2%, 61.4%), CMYK(20.1%, 46.6%, 0.0%, 20.0%).

Q: Does #A36DCC meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.74:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A36DCC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 163, 109, 204, in HSL 274.1°, 48.2%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 20.1%, 46.6%, 0.0%, 20.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#A36DCC

RGB

163, 109, 204

HSL

274.1, 48.2%, 61.4%

HSV

274.1, 46.6%, 80.0%

CMYK

20.1%, 46.6%, 0.0%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6295 0.1478 309.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid

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.