#a187db color: Soft violet
#a187db is rgb(161, 135, 219) in RGB and oklch(68.046% 0.12362 297.257) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
- Medium
- Soft
- Cool
- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 14%
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About #a187db
#a187db is a soft violet color. In OKLCH it has 68% lightness, 0.124 chroma and a hue of 297°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3:1 contrast and black text 7:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Middy’s Purple (#aa8ed6). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a187db mixed with white
Darker: #a187db mixed with black
Calmer: #a187db with less saturation
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Questions about #a187db
What color is #a187db?
#a187db is soft violet. The closest named color is Soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(161, 135, 219), in HSL hsl(258.57, 53.85%, 69.41%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.046% 0.12362 297.257).
What colors go well with #a187db?
The complementary color of #a187db is #93a241. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7695e5 and #c17cc0. The triadic partners are #d18345 and #11b197.
Is white or black text more readable on #a187db?
Black text reads better on #a187db: white gives a contrast ratio of 3:1 and black gives 7:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a187db a warm or cool color?
#a187db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 68% and its chroma 0.124.