#AD89C6

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AD89C6?

RGB(173, 137, 198), HSL(275.4, 34.9%, 65.7%), CMYK(12.6%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 22.4%).

Q: Does #AD89C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.93:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#AD89C6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 173, 137, 198, in HSL 275.4°, 34.9%, 65.7%, and in CMYK 12.6%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 22.4%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#AD89C6

RGB

173, 137, 198

HSL

275.4, 34.9%, 65.7%

HSV

275.4, 30.8%, 77.6%

CMYK

12.6%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.6856 0.0959 310.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: plum 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.