#a557aa color: Orchid Dottyback
#a557aa is rgb(165, 87, 170) in RGB and oklch(58.005% 0.14861 325.019) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Magenta
- Medium
- Soft
- Neutral
- ≈ Amethyst
- mauve-500
- Black 33%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #a557aa
#a557aa is a soft magenta color. In OKLCH it has 58% lightness, 0.149 chroma and a hue of 325°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 4.62:1 contrast and black text 4.54:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Orchid Dottyback (#aa55aa). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is mauve-500.
Lighter: #a557aa mixed with white
Darker: #a557aa mixed with black
Calmer: #a557aa with less saturation
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Questions about #a557aa
What color is #a557aa?
#a557aa is soft magenta. The closest named color is Orchid Dottyback. In RGB it is rgb(165, 87, 170), in HSL hsl(296.39, 32.81%, 50.39%) and in OKLCH oklch(58.005% 0.14861 325.019).
What colors go well with #a557aa?
The complementary color of #a557aa is #34903d. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #8265c8 and #bb4f7f. The triadic partners are #9f7200 and #008d9b.
Is white or black text more readable on #a557aa?
White text reads better on #a557aa: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.62:1 and black gives 4.54:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a557aa a warm or cool color?
#a557aa is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 325 degrees, its lightness 58% and its chroma 0.149.