#A940D7

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A940D7?

RGB(169, 64, 215), HSL(281.7, 65.4%, 54.7%), CMYK(21.4%, 70.2%, 0.0%, 15.7%).

Q: Does #A940D7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.77:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A940D7 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 169, 64, 215, in HSL 281.7°, 65.4%, 54.7%, and in CMYK 21.4%, 70.2%, 0.0%, 15.7%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#A940D7

RGB

169, 64, 215

HSL

281.7, 65.4%, 54.7%

HSV

281.7, 70.2%, 84.3%

CMYK

21.4%, 70.2%, 0.0%, 15.7%

OKLCH

0.5828 0.227 313.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkorchid 3

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.