#AC44DD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AC44DD?

RGB(172, 68, 221), HSL(280.8, 69.2%, 56.7%), CMYK(22.2%, 69.2%, 0.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #AC44DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.54:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AC44DD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 172, 68, 221, in HSL 280.8°, 69.2%, 56.7%, and in CMYK 22.2%, 69.2%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AC44DD

RGB

172, 68, 221

HSL

280.8, 69.2%, 56.7%

HSV

280.8, 69.2%, 86.7%

CMYK

22.2%, 69.2%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.5947 0.2288 312.7

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.