#A855F7 Hex Color
A vibrant and energetic saturated violet
This bright, saturated violet commands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, #a855f7 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted grays or deep charcoals, making it easier to manage than mixing gray tones on its own. With strong contrast against black text, the hex code #a855f7 remains a readable choice for bold UI highlights and call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #a855f7
What is #a855f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a855f7 is rgb(168, 85, 247), in HSL hsl(271, 91%, 65%) and in CMYK 32%, 66%, 0%, 3%.
How should I use #a855f7 effectively in a design?
Because #a855f7 is extremely saturated, use it as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It provides excellent visual pop for call-to-action buttons or interface highlights when paired with neutral charcoal or slate grays for text readability.
Is #a855f7 readable on white or black?
#a855f7 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.