#A869DA

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A869DA?

RGB(168, 105, 218), HSL(273.5, 60.4%, 63.3%), CMYK(22.9%, 51.8%, 0.0%, 14.5%).

Q: Does #A869DA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.69:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A869DA is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 168, 105, 218, in HSL 273.5°, 60.4%, 63.3%, and in CMYK 22.9%, 51.8%, 0.0%, 14.5%. The nearest named color is mediumpurple 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#A869DA

RGB

168, 105, 218

HSL

273.5, 60.4%, 63.3%

HSV

273.5, 51.8%, 85.5%

CMYK

22.9%, 51.8%, 0.0%, 14.5%

OKLCH

0.6362 0.1723 308.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumpurple 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.