#A693B1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A693B1?

RGB(166, 147, 177), HSL(278.0, 16.1%, 63.5%), CMYK(6.2%, 16.9%, 0.0%, 30.6%).

Q: Does #A693B1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.83:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A693B1 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 166, 147, 177, in HSL 278.0°, 16.1%, 63.5%, and in CMYK 6.2%, 16.9%, 0.0%, 30.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A693B1

RGB

166, 147, 177

HSL

278.0, 16.1%, 63.5%

HSV

278.0, 16.9%, 69.4%

CMYK

6.2%, 16.9%, 0.0%, 30.6%

OKLCH

0.6899 0.0482 313.2

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.