#A740EE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A740EE?

RGB(167, 64, 238), HSL(275.5, 83.7%, 59.2%), CMYK(29.8%, 73.1%, 0.0%, 6.7%).

Q: Does #A740EE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.55:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A740EE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 167, 64, 238, in HSL 275.5°, 83.7%, 59.2%, and in CMYK 29.8%, 73.1%, 0.0%, 6.7%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#A740EE

RGB

167, 64, 238

HSL

275.5, 83.7%, 59.2%

HSV

275.5, 73.1%, 93.3%

CMYK

29.8%, 73.1%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.5964 0.2478 307.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: darkorchid 2

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.