#A259FF Hex Color
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#a259ff is an electric, saturated violet that demands attention. Because this tone is so intense, designers should limit it to 10% accents or call-to-action buttons rather than large background areas. It pairs well with dark charcoal or muted grays. The hex code is #a259ff. With a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, it offers excellent legibility for small elements or interface details.
Questions about #a259ff
What is #a259ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a259ff is rgb(162, 89, 255), in HSL hsl(266, 100%, 67%) and in CMYK 36%, 65%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #a259ff in a design?
Because #a259ff is so intense, it works best when anchored by dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate to prevent visual fatigue. It also creates a high-energy contrast when paired with lime green or soft, desaturated yellows for modern interface accents.
Is #a259ff readable on white or black?
#a259ff has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.