#a196ec color: Dull Lavender
#a196ec is rgb(161, 150, 236) in RGB and oklch(71.669% 0.12366 288.74) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- violet-400
- Black 7%
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About #a196ec
#a196ec is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 71.7% lightness, 0.124 chroma and a hue of 289°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.6:1 contrast and black text 8.09:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Dull Lavender (#a899e6). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a196ec mixed with white
Darker: #a196ec mixed with black
Calmer: #a196ec with less saturation
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Questions about #a196ec
What color is #a196ec?
#a196ec is bright light violet. The closest named color is Dull Lavender. In RGB it is rgb(161, 150, 236), in HSL hsl(247.67, 69.35%, 75.69%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.669% 0.12366 288.74).
What colors go well with #a196ec?
The complementary color of #a196ec is #aaa944. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #73a4f0 and #c48ad5. The triadic partners are #e18b5b and #3fbc96.
Is white or black text more readable on #a196ec?
Black text reads better on #a196ec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.6:1 and black gives 8.09:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a196ec a warm or cool color?
#a196ec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 289 degrees, its lightness 71.7% and its chroma 0.124.