#A720C9 Hex Color

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Saturated and cool, #a720c9 is a bold purple with strong magenta undertones and enough lightness to feel energetic rather than heavy. Its intensity suits calls to action, gaming interfaces, confectionery branding, and creative accents. Use it as a 10% highlight beside charcoal or deep navy; white text remains readable for body copy. The hex code is #a720c9.

Questions about #a720c9

What is #a720c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a720c9 is rgb(167, 32, 201), in HSL hsl(288, 73%, 46%) and in CMYK 17%, 84%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #a720c9?
#a720c9 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and clean white, which balance its saturated magenta-purple intensity without competing for attention. Use it as an accent against dark neutrals, or soften the contrast with pale lavender and cool gray.
Is #a720c9 readable on white or black?
#a720c9 has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.