#a17aeb color: Bright violet
#a17aeb is rgb(161, 122, 235) in RGB and oklch(66.612% 0.16497 297.68) 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 #a17aeb
#a17aeb is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.6% lightness, 0.165 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.23:1 contrast and black text 6.5:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a17aeb mixed with white
Darker: #a17aeb mixed with black
Calmer: #a17aeb with less saturation
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Questions about #a17aeb
What color is #a17aeb?
#a17aeb is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(161, 122, 235), in HSL hsl(260.71, 73.86%, 70%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.612% 0.16497 297.68).
What colors go well with #a17aeb?
The complementary color of #a17aeb is #8da000. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #688df8 and #c86bc7. The triadic partners are #dc7500 and #00b093.
Is white or black text more readable on #a17aeb?
Black text reads better on #a17aeb: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.23:1 and black gives 6.5:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a17aeb a warm or cool color?
#a17aeb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 66.6% and its chroma 0.165.