#a179eb color: Bright violet
#a179eb is rgb(161, 121, 235) in RGB and oklch(66.445% 0.1665 297.91) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 8%
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About #a179eb
#a179eb is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.4% lightness, 0.166 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.26:1 contrast and black text 6.45:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a179eb mixed with white
Darker: #a179eb mixed with black
Calmer: #a179eb with less saturation
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Questions about #a179eb
What color is #a179eb?
#a179eb is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(161, 121, 235), in HSL hsl(261.05, 74.03%, 69.8%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.445% 0.1665 297.91).
What colors go well with #a179eb?
The complementary color of #a179eb is #8ca000. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #688cf9 and #c86ac7. The triadic partners are #dc7400 and #00af93.
Is white or black text more readable on #a179eb?
Black text reads better on #a179eb: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.26:1 and black gives 6.45:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a179eb a warm or cool color?
#a179eb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 66.4% and its chroma 0.166.