#855aaf color: Soft purple
#855aaf is rgb(133, 90, 175) in RGB and oklch(55.019% 0.13417 305.808) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Purple
- Medium
- Soft
- Neutral
- ≈ Amethyst
- mauve-500
- Black 31%
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About #855aaf
#855aaf is a soft purple color. In OKLCH it has 55% lightness, 0.134 chroma and a hue of 306°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.15:1 contrast and black text 4.08:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Lusty Lavender (#8d5eb7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is mauve-500.
Lighter: #855aaf mixed with white
Darker: #855aaf mixed with black
Calmer: #855aaf with less saturation
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Questions about #855aaf
What color is #855aaf?
#855aaf is soft purple. The closest named color is Soft purple. In RGB it is rgb(133, 90, 175), in HSL hsl(270.35, 34.69%, 51.96%) and in OKLCH oklch(55.019% 0.13417 305.808).
What colors go well with #855aaf?
The complementary color of #855aaf is #5e7f0f. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5d68bf and #a04f8f. The triadic partners are #a55e00 and #00877b.
Is white or black text more readable on #855aaf?
White text reads better on #855aaf: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.15:1 and black gives 4.08:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #855aaf a warm or cool color?
#855aaf is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 306 degrees, its lightness 55% and its chroma 0.134.