NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A870C0?

RGB(168, 112, 192), HSL(282.0, 38.8%, 59.6%), CMYK(12.5%, 41.7%, 0.0%, 24.7%).

Q: Does #A870C0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.66:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#A870C0

NCS color

NCS S 1040-R60B (#A870C0) is a vivid NCS orchid — a red with strong 60% blue shift at moderate depth and good chromaticness. This medium purple-pink captures the exotic, velvety quality of orchid flowers and is used in luxury cosmetics, premium floral branding, and fashion accessories where a sophisticated but vibrant purple is desired.

Color Values

HEX

#A870C0

RGB

168, 112, 192

HSL

282.0, 38.8%, 59.6%

HSV

282.0, 41.7%, 75.3%

CMYK

12.5%, 41.7%, 0.0%, 24.7%

OKLCH

0.6338 0.1306 315.2

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.