#a17def color: Bright violet
#a17def is rgb(161, 125, 239) in RGB and oklch(67.344% 0.16551 296.238) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 6%
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About #a17def
#a17def is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 67.3% lightness, 0.166 chroma and a hue of 296°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.14:1 contrast and black text 6.7:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a17def mixed with white
Darker: #a17def mixed with black
Calmer: #a17def with less saturation
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Questions about #a17def
What color is #a17def?
#a17def is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(161, 125, 239), in HSL hsl(258.95, 78.08%, 71.37%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.344% 0.16551 296.238).
What colors go well with #a17def?
The complementary color of #a17def is #92a100. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #6690fb and #c96ecc. The triadic partners are #e07600 and #00b293.
Is white or black text more readable on #a17def?
Black text reads better on #a17def: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.14:1 and black gives 6.7:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a17def a warm or cool color?
#a17def is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 296 degrees, its lightness 67.3% and its chroma 0.166.