#a189db color: Soft violet
#a189db is rgb(161, 137, 219) in RGB and oklch(68.413% 0.12042 296.554) 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 #a189db
#a189db is a soft violet color. In OKLCH it has 68.4% lightness, 0.12 chroma and a hue of 297°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.95:1 contrast and black text 7.12:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Middy’s Purple (#aa8ed6). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a189db mixed with white
Darker: #a189db mixed with black
Calmer: #a189db with less saturation
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Questions about #a189db
What color is #a189db?
#a189db is soft violet. The closest named color is Soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(161, 137, 219), in HSL hsl(257.56, 53.25%, 69.8%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.413% 0.12042 296.554).
What colors go well with #a189db?
The complementary color of #a189db is #95a344. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7797e4 and #c07ec1. The triadic partners are #d1854a and #23b197.
Is white or black text more readable on #a189db?
Black text reads better on #a189db: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.95:1 and black gives 7.12:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a189db a warm or cool color?
#a189db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 68.4% and its chroma 0.12.