#a020f0
#a020f0 is rgb(160, 32, 240), or hsl(277, 87%, 53%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is purple-600 (#9810fa), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 5.30:1 | pass | pass | fail |
| black | 3.96:1 | fail | pass | fail |
| slate-900 | 3.37:1 | fail | pass | fail |
| gray-100 | 4.82:1 | pass | pass | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #a020f0 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #a020f0 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #0a0a0a
Used together in Acid Graphics, Cyber Chinese and 2 more styles.
3.73:1
Not for normal text - #00d4ff
Used together in Cyber Chinese, Outrun.
3.00:1
Not for normal text - #ff6ec7
Used together in Acid Graphics, Outrun.
2.10:1
Not for normal text - #38bdf8
Used together in Neon Samurai.
2.48:1
Not for normal text - #39ff14
Used together in Acid Graphics.
3.91:1
Not for normal text - #c9a227
Used together in Cyber Chinese.
2.19:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
white text on #a020f0: 5.30:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #a020f0.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #a020f0 as the accent color, following the Acid Graphics style: rgb(160, 32, 240), nearest Tailwind token purple-600. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 5.3:1 on white, 3.96:1 on black).
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Questions about #a020f0
What color is #a020f0?
#a020f0 is rgb(160, 32, 240), or hsl(277, 87%, 53%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is purple-600 (#9810fa), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #a020f0?
White (#ffffff) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #a020f0: 5.30:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #a020f0 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#a020f0], text-[#a020f0], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.