#a256a2 color: Orchid Dottyback
#a256a2 is rgb(162, 86, 162) in RGB and oklch(57.089% 0.14065 327.222) 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 #a256a2
#a256a2 is a soft magenta color. In OKLCH it has 57.1% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 327°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 4.78:1 contrast and black text 4.39:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Orchid Dottyback (#aa55aa). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is mauve-500.
Lighter: #a256a2 mixed with white
Darker: #a256a2 mixed with black
Calmer: #a256a2 with less saturation
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Questions about #a256a2
What color is #a256a2?
#a256a2 is soft magenta. The closest named color is Orchid Dottyback. In RGB it is rgb(162, 86, 162), in HSL hsl(300, 30.65%, 48.63%) and in OKLCH oklch(57.089% 0.14065 327.222).
What colors go well with #a256a2?
The complementary color of #a256a2 is #308d43. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #8263bf and #b64f78. The triadic partners are #9a7000 and #008a9b.
Is white or black text more readable on #a256a2?
White text reads better on #a256a2: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.78:1 and black gives 4.39:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a256a2 a warm or cool color?
#a256a2 is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 327 degrees, its lightness 57.1% and its chroma 0.141.