#A040E4 Hex Color
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#a040e4 is a bright, saturated purple with a cool violet cast and strong visual energy. It suits calls to action, gaming interfaces, creative branding, and small luxury accents. Use it as a focused supporting tone rather than a full background, since its intensity can overwhelm. The hex code #a040e4 provides about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio with white text.
Questions about #a040e4
What is #a040e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a040e4 is rgb(160, 64, 228), in HSL hsl(275, 75%, 57%) and in CMYK 30%, 72%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #a040e4?
Does #a040e4 read as a warm or cool color?
#a040e4 reads as a cool purple because its saturated violet cast leans toward blue rather than red. That coolness gives interfaces and branding a vivid, modern feel, while its high saturation keeps the shade energetic instead of subdued.
Is #a040e4 readable on white or black?
#a040e4 has a 4.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.