#a597fb color: Cobalite
#a597fb is rgb(165, 151, 251) in RGB and oklch(72.932% 0.14265 288.771) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
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- ≈ Lilac
- violet-400
- Black 2%
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About #a597fb
#a597fb is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 72.9% lightness, 0.143 chroma and a hue of 289°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.49:1 contrast and black text 8.42:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cobalite (#9999ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a597fb mixed with white
Darker: #a597fb mixed with black
Calmer: #a597fb with less saturation
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Questions about #a597fb
What color is #a597fb?
#a597fb is bright light violet. The closest named color is Cobalite. In RGB it is rgb(165, 151, 251), in HSL hsl(248.4, 92.59%, 78.82%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.932% 0.14265 288.771).
What colors go well with #a597fb?
The complementary color of #a597fb is #afae2f. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #6ea8ff and #cd89e0. The triadic partners are #ee8950 and #18c398.
Is white or black text more readable on #a597fb?
Black text reads better on #a597fb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.49:1 and black gives 8.42:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a597fb a warm or cool color?
#a597fb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 289 degrees, its lightness 72.9% and its chroma 0.143.