#A22ED3 Hex Color
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Loud and unapologetic, #a22ed3 is a saturated purple with a cool, electric edge. It works best as an accent for calls to action, gaming brands, and packaging, since a full background can overwhelm. Pair it with charcoal or deep teal for balance. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 5.4:1, enough for AA body copy. If you want softer companions, see what colors make purple.
Questions about #a22ed3
What is #a22ed3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a22ed3 is rgb(162, 46, 211), in HSL hsl(282, 65%, 50%) and in CMYK 23%, 78%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #a22ed3?
Charcoal, deep teal, and navy all ground this vivid purple, while pale lime creates a punchy, high-energy contrast. Keep it as an accent, since large fields of #a22ed3 can overwhelm a layout.
Is #a22ed3 readable on white or black?
#a22ed3 has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.