Color swatch image showing #A020E5 with RGB(160,32,229) values

#A020E5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A020E5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A020E5 Color Information

#A020E5 RGB value is (160, 32, 229). The hex color red value is 160, green is 32, and blue is 229. Its HSL format shows a hue of 279°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 86 percent, 0 percent, 10 percent.

#A020E5 color swatch
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#A020E5 Color Meaning

Color #A020E5 conveys spiritual insight, imaginative thinking, and deep inspiration. #A020E5 vivid purple blends blue and red undertones, suggesting creativity, mystery, and intuitive depth. Psychologically, color #A020E5 encourages visionary thinking, artistic expression, and introspective exploration. Culturally, color #A020E5 has long been associated with royalty, sacred ceremonies, and artistic creativity. Western traditions link #A020E5 with wisdom and transformation, while Eastern cultures associate purple tones with meditation, enlightenment, and spiritual authority. Fengshui interprets #A020E5 as a color to enhance intuition, mental clarity, and refined spaces. Spiritually, color #A020E5 aligns with the Crown chakra, supporting spiritual growth, awareness, and inspiration. As a vivid violet shade, #A020E5 balances intensity and contemplation. Designers and artists often use #A020E5 for imaginative projects, mystical themes, and accents that encourage reflection and creativity.

Color Conversion

Convert #A020E5 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
#A020E5
RGB
rgb(160, 32, 229)
HSL
hsl(279°, 79%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(30%, 86%, 0%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(279°, 86%, 90%)
XYZ
29.1566 14.1637 75.3259
Yxy
14.1637 0.2457 0.1194
Hunter Lab
37.6347 5.4914 -6.6452
CIE-Lab
44.4669 76.5787 -72.6320

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue229 / 255 (90%)
90%

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Magenta86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#A020E5 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

#A020E5 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 #A020E5 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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#A020E5

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A020E5 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

#A020E5

protanopia

#6967b5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A020E5;

Text Color

color: #A020E5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A020E5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A020E540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A020E5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A020E5 0%, #5f1089 100%);

#A020E5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A020E5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.