#A948DC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A948DC?

RGB(169, 72, 220), HSL(279.3, 67.9%, 57.3%), CMYK(23.2%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 13.7%).

Q: Does #A948DC meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.52:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A948DC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 72, 220, in HSL 279.3°, 67.9%, 57.3%, and in CMYK 23.2%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 13.7%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#A948DC

RGB

169, 72, 220

HSL

279.3, 67.9%, 57.3%

HSV

279.3, 67.3%, 86.3%

CMYK

23.2%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 13.7%

OKLCH

0.5946 0.222 311.6

Properties

Cool Light 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.