#a196ef color: Bright light violet
#a196ef is rgb(161, 150, 239) in RGB and oklch(71.817% 0.1278 288.41) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- violet-400
- Black 6%
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About #a196ef
#a196ef is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 71.8% lightness, 0.128 chroma and a hue of 288°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.58:1 contrast and black text 8.12:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Dull Lavender (#a899e6). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a196ef mixed with white
Darker: #a196ef mixed with black
Calmer: #a196ef with less saturation
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Questions about #a196ef
What color is #a196ef?
#a196ef is bright light violet. The closest named color is Bright light violet. In RGB it is rgb(161, 150, 239), in HSL hsl(247.42, 73.55%, 76.27%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.817% 0.1278 288.41).
What colors go well with #a196ef?
The complementary color of #a196ef is #abaa3f. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #71a5f3 and #c689d7. The triadic partners are #e48a59 and #39bd95.
Is white or black text more readable on #a196ef?
Black text reads better on #a196ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 and black gives 8.12:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a196ef a warm or cool color?
#a196ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 288 degrees, its lightness 71.8% and its chroma 0.128.