Color swatch image showing #A020DC with RGB(160,32,220) values

#A020DC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A020DC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A020DC Color Information

#A020DC RGB value is (160, 32, 220). The hex color red value is 160, green is 32, and blue is 220. Its HSL format shows a hue of 281°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 27 percent, 85 percent, 0 percent, 14 percent.

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#A020DC Color Meaning

Color #A020DC conveys spiritual insight, imaginative thinking, and deep inspiration. #A020DC vivid purple blends blue and red undertones, suggesting creativity, mystery, and intuitive depth. Psychologically, color #A020DC encourages visionary thinking, artistic expression, and introspective exploration. Culturally, color #A020DC has long been associated with royalty, sacred ceremonies, and artistic creativity. Western traditions link #A020DC with wisdom and transformation, while Eastern cultures associate purple tones with meditation, enlightenment, and spiritual authority. Fengshui interprets #A020DC as a color to enhance intuition, mental clarity, and refined spaces. Spiritually, color #A020DC aligns with the Crown chakra, supporting spiritual growth, awareness, and inspiration. As a vivid violet shade, #A020DC balances intensity and contemplation. Designers and artists often use #A020DC for imaginative projects, mystical themes, and accents that encourage reflection and creativity.

Color Conversion

Convert #A020DC across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#A020DC
RGB
rgb(160, 32, 220)
HSL
hsl(281°, 75%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(27%, 85%, 0%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(281°, 85%, 86%)
XYZ
27.9320 13.6739 68.8773
Yxy
13.6739 0.2528 0.1238
Hunter Lab
36.9782 5.1346 -5.8845
CIE-Lab
43.7616 74.8299 -68.6489

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue220 / 255 (86%)
86%

CMYK Values

Cyan27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Magenta85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#A020DC harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#A020DC harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #A020DC for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#A020DC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A020DC appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#A020DC

protanopia

#6967af

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A020DC;

Text Color

color: #A020DC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A020DC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A020DC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A020DC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A020DC 0%, #5e1281 100%);

#A020DC Color FAQs

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