#A228FF Hex Code
Color Name: Purple (X11)
What is hex #A228FF Color?
The color name of hex code #A228FF is Purple (X11). The RGB values are (162, 40, 255) which means it is composed of
35% red, 9% green and 56% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:37 M:84 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A228FF has a hue of 274°, 84% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #A228FF Color Codes
| Color Name | Purple (X11) |
| RGB Values | (162, 40, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (37%, 84%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (274°, 84%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9933FF |
| Inverse Color | #5DD700 [Harlequin Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2582 C |
| Closest RAL | 4005 [Blue lilac] |
| Complementary Color | #85FF28 [Spring Frost] |
| #A228FF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #989898 |
| Desaturated | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #646464 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #515151 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #949494 |
Hex #A228FF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A228FF is #85FF28 which is called Spring Frost. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A228FF color is offered by #85FF28. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #A228FF are #FF28F1 and #3628FF, called Hot Magenta and Bluebonnet, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A228FF with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A228FF are #F1FF28 (Daffodil) and #28FF37 (Neon Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#A228FF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FFA228 (Bright Yellow (Crayola)) and #28FFA2 (Medium Spring Green) along with #A228FF, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #A228FF has #FFA228 (Bright Yellow (Crayola)), #85FF28 (Spring Frost) and #2885FF (Dodger Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #A228FF contains #FF3728 (Deep Carmine Pink), #85FF28 (Spring Frost) and #28F1FF (Fluorescent Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #A228FF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A228FF rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of A228FF Color
Tints
B553FF- BE69FF
- C77EFF
- D194FF
- DAA9FF
- E3BFFF
- ECD4FF
- F6EAFF
Tones
- 9B3AE6
- 9842D9
- 944BCC
- 9154C0
- 8E5DB3
- 8A66A6
- 876E99
- 83778D
Shades
- 8220CC
- 711CB3
- 611899
- 511480
- 411066
- 310C4D
- 200833
- 10041A
#A228FF Color Patterns
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#A228FF Gingham Checks
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#A228FF Honeycomb Pattern
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#A228FF Houndstooth Pattern
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#A228FF Trellis Pattern
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#A228FF Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
