#a490f2 color: Bright light violet
#a490f2 is rgb(164, 144, 242) in RGB and oklch(71.109% 0.14088 291.789) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- violet-400
- Black 5%
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About #a490f2
#a490f2 is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 71.1% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 292°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.68:1 contrast and black text 7.85:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cobalite (#9999ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a490f2 mixed with white
Darker: #a490f2 mixed with black
Calmer: #a490f2 with less saturation
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Questions about #a490f2
What color is #a490f2?
#a490f2 is bright light violet. The closest named color is Bright light violet. In RGB it is rgb(164, 144, 242), in HSL hsl(252.24, 79.03%, 75.69%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.109% 0.14088 291.789).
What colors go well with #a490f2?
The complementary color of #a490f2 is #a5aa2e. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #70a0f9 and #ca82d6. The triadic partners are #e68647 and #00bd97.
Is white or black text more readable on #a490f2?
Black text reads better on #a490f2: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.68:1 and black gives 7.85:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a490f2 a warm or cool color?
#a490f2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 292 degrees, its lightness 71.1% and its chroma 0.141.