#A599AE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A599AE?

RGB(165, 153, 174), HSL(274.3, 11.5%, 64.1%), CMYK(5.2%, 12.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%).

Q: Does #A599AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.7:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A599AE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 165, 153, 174, in HSL 274.3°, 11.5%, 64.1%, and in CMYK 5.2%, 12.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%. The nearest named color is Manatee.

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Color Values

HEX

#A599AE

RGB

165, 153, 174

HSL

274.3, 11.5%, 64.1%

HSV

274.3, 12.1%, 68.2%

CMYK

5.2%, 12.1%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.7 0.0331 310.9

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.