#a685ec color: Bright violet
#a685ec is rgb(166, 133, 236) in RGB and oklch(69.01% 0.14995 297.074) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 7%
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About #a685ec
#a685ec is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 69% lightness, 0.15 chroma and a hue of 297°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.92:1 contrast and black text 7.19:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a685ec mixed with white
Darker: #a685ec mixed with black
Calmer: #a685ec with less saturation
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Questions about #a685ec
What color is #a685ec?
#a685ec is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(166, 133, 236), in HSL hsl(259.22, 73.05%, 72.35%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.01% 0.14995 297.074).
What colors go well with #a685ec?
The complementary color of #a685ec is #95a620. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7296f8 and #cb77cb. The triadic partners are #df802b and #00b89a.
Is white or black text more readable on #a685ec?
Black text reads better on #a685ec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 and black gives 7.19:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a685ec a warm or cool color?
#a685ec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 69% and its chroma 0.15.