#a879df color: Soft purple
#a879df is rgb(168, 121, 223) in RGB and oklch(66.458% 0.1528 303.797) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Purple
- Medium
- Soft
- Neutral
- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 13%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #a879df
#a879df is a soft purple color. In OKLCH it has 66.5% lightness, 0.153 chroma and a hue of 304°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.25:1 contrast and black text 6.47:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a879df mixed with white
Darker: #a879df mixed with black
Calmer: #a879df with less saturation
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Questions about #a879df
What color is #a879df?
#a879df is soft purple. The closest named color is Soft purple. In RGB it is rgb(168, 121, 223), in HSL hsl(267.65, 61.45%, 67.45%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.458% 0.1528 303.797).
What colors go well with #a879df?
The complementary color of #a879df is #81a222. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #778af0 and #ca6cba. The triadic partners are #d37b00 and #00ae9d.
Is white or black text more readable on #a879df?
Black text reads better on #a879df: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.25:1 and black gives 6.47:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a879df a warm or cool color?
#a879df is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 304 degrees, its lightness 66.5% and its chroma 0.153.