#A501DB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A501DB?

RGB(165, 1, 219), HSL(285.1, 99.1%, 43.1%), CMYK(24.7%, 99.5%, 0.0%, 14.1%).

Q: Does #A501DB meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.79:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A501DB is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 165, 1, 219, in HSL 285.1°, 99.1%, 43.1%, and in CMYK 24.7%, 99.5%, 0.0%, 14.1%. The nearest named color is darkviolet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A501DB

RGB

165, 1, 219

HSL

285.1, 99.1%, 43.1%

HSV

285.1, 99.5%, 85.9%

CMYK

24.7%, 99.5%, 0.0%, 14.1%

OKLCH

0.5454 0.2706 313.4

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkviolet

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.