#a255a2 color: Orchid Dottyback
#a255a2 is rgb(162, 85, 162) in RGB and oklch(56.94% 0.14237 327.244) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Magenta
- Medium
- Soft
- Neutral
- ≈ Amethyst
- mauve-500
- Black 36%
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About #a255a2
#a255a2 is a soft magenta color. In OKLCH it has 56.9% lightness, 0.142 chroma and a hue of 327°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 4.82:1 contrast and black text 4.36:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Orchid Dottyback (#aa55aa). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is mauve-500.
Lighter: #a255a2 mixed with white
Darker: #a255a2 mixed with black
Calmer: #a255a2 with less saturation
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Questions about #a255a2
What color is #a255a2?
#a255a2 is soft magenta. The closest named color is Orchid Dottyback. In RGB it is rgb(162, 85, 162), in HSL hsl(300, 31.17%, 48.43%) and in OKLCH oklch(56.94% 0.14237 327.244).
What colors go well with #a255a2?
The complementary color of #a255a2 is #2d8d42. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #8162c0 and #b64e78. The triadic partners are #997000 and #00899a.
Is white or black text more readable on #a255a2?
White text reads better on #a255a2: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.82:1 and black gives 4.36:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a255a2 a warm or cool color?
#a255a2 is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 327 degrees, its lightness 56.9% and its chroma 0.142.