#a281e2 color: Bright violet
#a281e2 is rgb(162, 129, 226) in RGB and oklch(67.417% 0.14262 298.169) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 11%
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About #a281e2
#a281e2 is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 67.4% lightness, 0.143 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.1:1 contrast and black text 6.77:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a281e2 mixed with white
Darker: #a281e2 mixed with black
Calmer: #a281e2 with less saturation
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Questions about #a281e2
What color is #a281e2?
#a281e2 is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(162, 129, 226), in HSL hsl(260.41, 62.58%, 69.61%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.417% 0.14262 298.169).
What colors go well with #a281e2?
The complementary color of #a281e2 is #8fa228. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7191ee and #c574c2. The triadic partners are #d67d2c and #00b297.
Is white or black text more readable on #a281e2?
Black text reads better on #a281e2: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.1:1 and black gives 6.77:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a281e2 a warm or cool color?
#a281e2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 67.4% and its chroma 0.143.