#a291ec color: Bright light violet
#a291ec is rgb(162, 145, 236) in RGB and oklch(70.819% 0.13117 291.251) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- violet-400
- Black 7%
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About #a291ec
#a291ec is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 70.8% lightness, 0.131 chroma and a hue of 291°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.69:1 contrast and black text 7.8:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Dull Lavender (#a899e6). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a291ec mixed with white
Darker: #a291ec mixed with black
Calmer: #a291ec with less saturation
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Questions about #a291ec
What color is #a291ec?
#a291ec is bright light violet. The closest named color is Bright light violet. In RGB it is rgb(162, 145, 236), in HSL hsl(251.21, 70.54%, 74.71%) and in OKLCH oklch(70.819% 0.13117 291.251).
What colors go well with #a291ec?
The complementary color of #a291ec is #a4a83a. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #72a0f2 and #c684d2. The triadic partners are #e1874f and #24bb96.
Is white or black text more readable on #a291ec?
Black text reads better on #a291ec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 and black gives 7.8:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a291ec a warm or cool color?
#a291ec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 291 degrees, its lightness 70.8% and its chroma 0.131.