#A69DB3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A69DB3?

RGB(166, 157, 179), HSL(264.5, 12.6%, 65.9%), CMYK(7.3%, 12.3%, 0.0%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #A69DB3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.59:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A69DB3 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 166, 157, 179, in HSL 264.5°, 12.6%, 65.9%, and in CMYK 7.3%, 12.3%, 0.0%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is Manatee.

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Color Values

HEX

#A69DB3

RGB

166, 157, 179

HSL

264.5, 12.6%, 65.9%

HSV

264.5, 12.3%, 70.2%

CMYK

7.3%, 12.3%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.7107 0.0331 304.1

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.