#A58CAB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A58CAB?

RGB(165, 140, 171), HSL(288.4, 15.6%, 61.0%), CMYK(3.5%, 18.1%, 0.0%, 32.9%).

Q: Does #A58CAB meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.03:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A58CAB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 165, 140, 171, in HSL 288.4°, 15.6%, 61.0%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 18.1%, 0.0%, 32.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A58CAB

RGB

165, 140, 171

HSL

288.4, 15.6%, 61.0%

HSV

288.4, 18.1%, 67.1%

CMYK

3.5%, 18.1%, 0.0%, 32.9%

OKLCH

0.673 0.0532 319.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 4009 Pastel Violet

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.