#AB66C1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AB66C1?

RGB(171, 102, 193), HSL(285.5, 42.3%, 57.8%), CMYK(11.4%, 47.2%, 0.0%, 24.3%).

Q: Does #AB66C1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.89:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AB66C1 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 171, 102, 193, in HSL 285.5°, 42.3%, 57.8%, and in CMYK 11.4%, 47.2%, 0.0%, 24.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#AB66C1

RGB

171, 102, 193

HSL

285.5, 42.3%, 57.8%

HSV

285.5, 47.2%, 75.7%

CMYK

11.4%, 47.2%, 0.0%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.6215 0.1503 317.6

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.