#A040CC

Color Details

HEX
#A040CC
RGB
rgb(160, 64, 204)
HSL
hsl(281, 58%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(22%, 69%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.12:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a040cc
Contrast 4.10:1 Fail
White on #a040cc
Contrast 5.12:1 AA
#a040cc on Black
Contrast 4.10:1 Fail
#a040cc on White
Contrast 5.12:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#b366d6
#c68ce0
#d9b3eb
#8033a3
#60267a
#401a52

Complement & Analogous

#6ecd42
#cd42b3
#5b42cd

Triadic

#cda142
#42cda1

Monochrome

#401a52 #60267a #a040cc #c68ce0 #d9b3eb #ecd9f5

Analogous

#5b42cd #8c7bdc #a040cc #d768c2 #cd42b3 #a4358f

Complementary Mix

#60267a #a040cc #c68ce0 #6ecd42 #a1df84 #48852b

Nearby Colors

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About #A040CC

#A040CC converts to RGB(160, 64, 204) and HSL(281, 58%, 53%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#A040CC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A040CC?
RGB: 160, 64, 204. Copy as CSS: rgb(160, 64, 204)
Is #A040CC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A040CC?
Complement: #6ecd42.
Does #A040CC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.12:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.10:1 (AA (large text)).