#A770B3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A770B3?

RGB(167, 112, 179), HSL(289.3, 30.6%, 57.1%), CMYK(6.7%, 37.4%, 0.0%, 29.8%).

Q: Does #A770B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.74:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A770B3 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 167, 112, 179, in HSL 289.3°, 30.6%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 6.7%, 37.4%, 0.0%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#A770B3

RGB

167, 112, 179

HSL

289.3, 30.6%, 57.1%

HSV

289.3, 37.4%, 70.2%

CMYK

6.7%, 37.4%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.6266 0.1153 320.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid

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.