Purple

The color #A242BD is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 162, 66, 189 and HSL values of 287°, 48%, 50%.

Color Values for #A242BD

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HEX:
#A242BD
RGB:
rgb(162,66,189) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(287,48%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 65%, 0%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A242BD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A242BD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.5%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 74.1%

Contrast Analysis for #A242BD

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #A242BD

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A242BD

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #A242BD

The complementary color for #A242BD is #5DBD42. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A242BD

The analogous colors for #A242BD are #6542BD and #BD429A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A242BD

The triadic colors for #A242BD are #BDA242 and #42BDA2. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A242BD

These are the darker variations of #A242BD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #823597 and #612871. This progression shows how #A242BD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A242BD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B568CA and #C78ED7. This progression shows how #A242BD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A242BD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A242BD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A242BD

Companies and brands that incorporate #A242BD in their visual identity.

#A242BD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A242BD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A242BD is a purple with RGB values of 162, 66, 189 and HSL values of 287°, 48%, 50%.

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