#A22AA5 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
The hex code #a22aa5 is a saturated, medium-dark purple with strong magenta undertones. Its high chroma brings energy and theatrical intensity to branding, cosmetics, nightlife, and creative interfaces. Use it as a focused accent or call-to-action color rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a22aa5
What is #a22aa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a22aa5 is rgb(162, 42, 165), in HSL hsl(299, 59%, 41%) and in CMYK 2%, 75%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a22aa5?
Does #a22aa5 read as warm or cool?
#a22aa5 reads as a cool-leaning purple because its blue component is slightly higher than its red component, while its strong magenta bias keeps it lively rather than icy on screen and in digital interfaces.
Is #a22aa5 readable on white or black?
#a22aa5 has a 6.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.