#a47aea color: Bright violet
#a47aea is rgb(164, 122, 234) in RGB and oklch(66.838% 0.16415 299.232) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 8%
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About #a47aea
#a47aea is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.8% lightness, 0.164 chroma and a hue of 299°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.21:1 contrast and black text 6.55:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a47aea mixed with white
Darker: #a47aea mixed with black
Calmer: #a47aea with less saturation
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Questions about #a47aea
What color is #a47aea?
#a47aea is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(164, 122, 234), in HSL hsl(262.5, 72.73%, 69.8%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.838% 0.16415 299.232).
What colors go well with #a47aea?
The complementary color of #a47aea is #8aa200. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #6c8cf9 and #ca6bc5. The triadic partners are #dc7700 and #00b097.
Is white or black text more readable on #a47aea?
Black text reads better on #a47aea: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.21:1 and black gives 6.55:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a47aea a warm or cool color?
#a47aea is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 299 degrees, its lightness 66.8% and its chroma 0.164.