#a596f9 color: Cobalite
#a596f9 is rgb(165, 150, 249) in RGB and oklch(72.646% 0.14141 289.342) 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 #a596f9
#a596f9 is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 72.6% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 289°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.52:1 contrast and black text 8.33:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cobalite (#9999ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a596f9 mixed with white
Darker: #a596f9 mixed with black
Calmer: #a596f9 with less saturation
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Questions about #a596f9
What color is #a596f9?
#a596f9 is bright light violet. The closest named color is Cobalite. In RGB it is rgb(165, 150, 249), in HSL hsl(249.09, 89.19%, 78.24%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.646% 0.14141 289.342).
What colors go well with #a596f9?
The complementary color of #a596f9 is #aead30. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #6fa7fe and #cd88de. The triadic partners are #ec894f and #17c298.
Is white or black text more readable on #a596f9?
Black text reads better on #a596f9: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.52:1 and black gives 8.33:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a596f9 a warm or cool color?
#a596f9 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 289 degrees, its lightness 72.6% and its chroma 0.141.