#a49cdb color: Simply Violet
#a49cdb is rgb(164, 156, 219) in RGB and oklch(72.276% 0.09085 289.742) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- slate-400
- Black 14%
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About #a49cdb
#a49cdb is a soft light violet color. In OKLCH it has 72.3% lightness, 0.091 chroma and a hue of 290°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.51:1 contrast and black text 8.36:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Simply Violet (#a6a1d7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is slate-400.
Lighter: #a49cdb mixed with white
Darker: #a49cdb mixed with black
Calmer: #a49cdb with less saturation
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Questions about #a49cdb
What color is #a49cdb?
#a49cdb is soft light violet. The closest named color is Simply Violet. In RGB it is rgb(164, 156, 219), in HSL hsl(247.62, 46.67%, 73.53%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.276% 0.09085 289.742).
What colors go well with #a49cdb?
The complementary color of #a49cdb is #a9ab66. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #84a7df and #bf93c9. The triadic partners are #d49572 and #66b89c.
Is white or black text more readable on #a49cdb?
Black text reads better on #a49cdb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.51:1 and black gives 8.36:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a49cdb a warm or cool color?
#a49cdb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 290 degrees, its lightness 72.3% and its chroma 0.091.