#A842E2
A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkorchid.
About #A842E2
At its core, #A842E2 is a medium and vivid hue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkorchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 168, 66, and 226.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 26% Cyan, 71% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A842E2
RGB168, 66, 226
HSL278.2°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK26%, 71%, 0%, 11%
HSV278.2°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB49.1, 66.4, -63.3
XYZ31.8, 17.7, 73.7
Decimal11027170
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.62:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.54:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.42:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.86:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A842E2;
}
.text-color {
color: #A842E2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A842E2;
}