#A78AC1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A78AC1?

RGB(167, 138, 193), HSL(271.6, 30.7%, 64.9%), CMYK(13.5%, 28.5%, 0.0%, 24.3%).

Q: Does #A78AC1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.98:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A78AC1 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 167, 138, 193, in HSL 271.6°, 30.7%, 64.9%, and in CMYK 13.5%, 28.5%, 0.0%, 24.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 4011 Pearl Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#A78AC1

RGB

167, 138, 193

HSL

271.6, 30.7%, 64.9%

HSV

271.6, 28.5%, 75.7%

CMYK

13.5%, 28.5%, 0.0%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.6797 0.0854 308.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 4011 Pearl 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.