Color #CA00A2

Color Code #CA00A2

A precise look at this Purple color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

PurpleDark
Color preview#CA00A2
Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#CA00A2
RGB
rgb(202, 0, 162)
HSL
hsl(311.88 100% 39.61%)
HSV
hsv(311.88 100% 79.22%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 100%, 19.8%, 20.78%
Relative luminance0.15170—1
Contrast with white5.21:1WCAG
Contrast with black4.03:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample5.21:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Readable text sample4.03:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This dark Purple tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #CA00A2 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #CA00A2;
  background-color: #CA00A21A;
  border-color: #CA00A2;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #CA00A2?

This color is RGB(202, 0, 162).

What is the HSL value of #CA00A2?

Its value is HSL(311.88°, 100%, 39.61%).

Is #CA00A2 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.