#A971BC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A971BC?

RGB(169, 113, 188), HSL(284.8, 35.9%, 59.0%), CMYK(10.1%, 39.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #A971BC meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.64:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A971BC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 169, 113, 188, in HSL 284.8°, 35.9%, 59.0%, and in CMYK 10.1%, 39.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#A971BC

RGB

169, 113, 188

HSL

284.8, 35.9%, 59.0%

HSV

284.8, 39.9%, 73.7%

CMYK

10.1%, 39.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6346 0.1247 317.2

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.