#a279db color: Soft purple
#a279db is rgb(162, 121, 219) in RGB and oklch(65.658% 0.14637 301.82) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Purple
- Medium
- Soft
- Neutral
- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 14%
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About #a279db
#a279db is a soft purple color. In OKLCH it has 65.7% lightness, 0.146 chroma and a hue of 302°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.34:1 contrast and black text 6.29:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Iridescent Purple (#966fd6). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a279db mixed with white
Darker: #a279db mixed with black
Calmer: #a279db with less saturation
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Questions about #a279db
What color is #a279db?
#a279db is soft purple. The closest named color is Soft purple. In RGB it is rgb(162, 121, 219), in HSL hsl(265.1, 57.65%, 66.67%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.658% 0.14637 301.82).
What colors go well with #a279db?
The complementary color of #a279db is #839e23. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7289ea and #c46cb9. The triadic partners are #cf7913 and #00ab97.
Is white or black text more readable on #a279db?
White text reads better on #a279db: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.34:1 and black gives 6.29:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a279db a warm or cool color?
#a279db is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 302 degrees, its lightness 65.7% and its chroma 0.146.