#a497fa color: Cobalite
#a497fa is rgb(164, 151, 250) in RGB and oklch(72.8% 0.14132 288.393) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- violet-400
- Black 2%
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About #a497fa
#a497fa is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 72.8% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 288°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.5:1 contrast and black text 8.39:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cobalite (#9999ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a497fa mixed with white
Darker: #a497fa mixed with black
Calmer: #a497fa with less saturation
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Questions about #a497fa
What color is #a497fa?
#a497fa is bright light violet. The closest named color is Cobalite. In RGB it is rgb(164, 151, 250), in HSL hsl(247.88, 90.83%, 78.63%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.8% 0.14132 288.393).
What colors go well with #a497fa?
The complementary color of #a497fa is #afad30. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #6ea8ff and #cc89e0. The triadic partners are #ed8952 and #1fc397.
Is white or black text more readable on #a497fa?
Black text reads better on #a497fa: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.5:1 and black gives 8.39:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a497fa a warm or cool color?
#a497fa is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 288 degrees, its lightness 72.8% and its chroma 0.141.