#A687CB

#A687CB

Overview

#A687CB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 166, 135, 203, in HSL 267.4°, 39.5%, 66.3%, and in CMYK 18.2%, 33.5%, 0.0%, 20.4%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#A687CB

RGB

166, 135, 203

HSL

267.4, 39.5%, 66.3%

HSV

267.4, 33.5%, 79.6%

CMYK

18.2%, 33.5%, 0.0%, 20.4%

OKLCH

0.6775 0.1034 304.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Light purples and lavenders evoke romance, nostalgia, and gentle luxury. They are calming and slightly whimsical, often associated with springtime flowers and delicate fragrance. Lavender tones stimulate creativity and imagination while maintaining a sense of refinement.

Design Usage

Soft purple is popular in beauty brands, creative platforms, and children's educational apps. It creates distinctive card backgrounds and feature highlights that feel premium without being heavy. Pair it with sage green or warm gold for a sophisticated, trend-forward color combination.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A687CB;
color: #A687CB;
border-color: #A687CB;
Nearest Tailwind: Violet 300 #C4B5FD

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A687CB?

RGB(166, 135, 203) · HSL(267.4, 39.5%, 66.3%) · CMYK(18.2%, 33.5%, 0.0%, 20.4%)

Does #A687CB meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.02:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A687CB?

Use 000000 text on a #A687CB background; contrast on black is 6.95:1.