#A016F0

A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkviolet.

About #A016F0

At its core, #A016F0 is a medium and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkviolet. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 160, 22, and 240.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 33% C, 91% M, 0% Y, and 6% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A016F0
RGB160, 22, 240
HSL278.0°, 87.9%, 51.4%
CMYK33%, 91%, 0%, 6%
HSV278.0°, 90.8%, 94.1%
LAB44.7, 80.7, -78.5
XYZ30.5, 14.3, 83.6
Decimal10491632

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.43:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.87:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.19:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.29:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A016F0; }
.text-color { color: #A016F0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A016F0; }

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