Information about #A961C2 color

#A961C2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A961C2 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(169, 97, 194) (66.3% red, 38% green, 76.1% blue), or CMYK 10 / 38 / 0 / 24 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A961C2 presents itself as a confidently colored twilight violet — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Rich Lavender (#A76BCF). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pastel Grape (#A16AD1) and Soft Purple (#A66FB5).

The recipe behind #A961C2 is rgb(169, 97, 194), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #A961C2 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A961C2 color variations

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#A961C2 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #A961C2

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pastel Grape color link
Pastel Grape

#A16AD1

Soft Purple color link
Soft Purple

#A66FB5

Amethyst color link
Amethyst

#9966CC

RTNO color link
RTNO

#9A65B5

Deep Lilac color link
Deep Lilac

#9955BB

Rich Lilac color link
Rich Lilac

#B666D2

Purple Plum color link
Purple Plum

#9C51B6

Lilac Bush color link
Lilac Bush

#9470C4

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A961C2
  • RGB169, 97, 194
  • CMYK10, 38, 0, 24
  • CSSrgb(169, 97, 194)
  • HSL285°, 44%, 57%
  • HSL Precise284.536°, 44.292%, 57.059%
  • HSV285°, 50%, 76%
  • HSB285°, 50%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.761
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.380, 0.761)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.380, 0.761, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.380, 0.761)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB76.1%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA961C2
  • DECIMAL ID11100610
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01