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#A580EA color code is #A580EA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a580ea.

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#A580EA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A580EA is 0.2938. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.05:1 against white and 6.88:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A580EA on white3.05:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A580EA on black6.88:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A580EA3.05:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A580EA6.88:1AA

#A580EA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A580EA?+
The hex code for #A580EA is #A580EA. In RGB it's rgb(165, 128, 234), and in HSL it's hsl(261, 72%, 71%).
What is the RGB value of #A580EA?+
#A580EA in RGB is (165, 128, 234). Written in CSS: rgb(165, 128, 234).
What is the CMYK value of #A580EA?+
#A580EA converts to CMYK(29%, 45%, 0%, 8%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A580EA.
Is #a580ea a warm or cool color?+
#A580EA (#A580EA) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 261° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a580ea belong to?+
#A580EA belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 261°, 72%, 71% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #a580ea accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A580EA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.05:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a580ea?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A580EA (#A580EA) is 3373 C Soft Amethyst, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A580EA in design

Practical guidance for using #a580ea (#A580EA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A580EA (#A580EA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A580EA (#A580EA) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A580EA flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#A580EA is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.