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#A997D8 Color — #A997D8

Complete color reference for #A997D8: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#A997D8
RGBrgb(169, 151, 216)
HSLhsl(257, 45%, 72%)
HSVhsv(257, 30%, 85%)
CMYKC:22% M:30% Y:0% K:15%
CSS Color#A997D8
Decimal11114456
Luminance0.3553

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#A997D8 on White
Ratio: 2.59:1 — Fail
#A997D8 on Black
Ratio: 8.11:1 — AAA
White on #A997D8
Ratio: 2.59:1 — Fail
Black on #A997D8
Ratio: 8.11:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBFAFD
100#F2EFF9
200#E5E0F3
300#D8D0ED
400#C7BBE6
500#A997D8
600#8779AD
700#655B82
800#443C56
900#2A2636

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #A997D8?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(169, 151, 216). The red channel is 169, green is 151, and blue is 216 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #A997D8?

The HSL value is hsl(257, 45%, 72%). Hue is 257°, saturation is 45%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #A997D8 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #A997D8 achieves a 2.59:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.11:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #A997D8?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #A997D8 is #C6D897.