#a280ef color: Bright violet
#a280ef is rgb(162, 128, 239) in RGB and oklch(67.946% 0.16107 295.952) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 6%
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About #a280ef
#a280ef is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 67.9% lightness, 0.161 chroma and a hue of 296°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.06:1 contrast and black text 6.87:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a280ef mixed with white
Darker: #a280ef mixed with black
Calmer: #a280ef with less saturation
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Questions about #a280ef
What color is #a280ef?
#a280ef is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(162, 128, 239), in HSL hsl(258.38, 77.62%, 71.96%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.946% 0.16107 295.952).
What colors go well with #a280ef?
The complementary color of #a280ef is #94a300. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #6992fb and #ca71cd. The triadic partners are #e17914 and #00b595.
Is white or black text more readable on #a280ef?
Black text reads better on #a280ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 and black gives 6.87:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a280ef a warm or cool color?
#a280ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 296 degrees, its lightness 67.9% and its chroma 0.161.