#8a72c5 color: True V
#8a72c5 is rgb(138, 114, 197) in RGB and oklch(60.98% 0.12461 295.803) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- indigo-400
- Black 23%
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About #8a72c5
#8a72c5 is a soft violet color. In OKLCH it has 61% lightness, 0.125 chroma and a hue of 296°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.97:1 contrast and black text 5.29:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is True V (#8e72c7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #8a72c5 mixed with white
Darker: #8a72c5 mixed with black
Calmer: #8a72c5 with less saturation
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Questions about #8a72c5
What color is #8a72c5?
#8a72c5 is soft violet. The closest named color is True V. In RGB it is rgb(138, 114, 197), in HSL hsl(257.35, 41.71%, 60.98%) and in OKLCH oklch(60.98% 0.12461 295.803).
What colors go well with #8a72c5?
The complementary color of #8a72c5 is #808c24. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5f80ce and #a967ab. The triadic partners are #bb6d2e and #009b80.
Is white or black text more readable on #8a72c5?
White text reads better on #8a72c5: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.97:1 and black gives 5.29:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #8a72c5 a warm or cool color?
#8a72c5 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 296 degrees, its lightness 61% and its chroma 0.125.