#a887ef color: Bright violet
#a887ef is rgb(168, 135, 239) in RGB and oklch(69.699% 0.151 296.934) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 6%
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About #a887ef
#a887ef is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 69.7% lightness, 0.151 chroma and a hue of 297°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.85:1 contrast and black text 7.38:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a887ef mixed with white
Darker: #a887ef mixed with black
Calmer: #a887ef with less saturation
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Questions about #a887ef
What color is #a887ef?
#a887ef is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(168, 135, 239), in HSL hsl(259.04, 76.47%, 73.33%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.699% 0.151 296.934).
What colors go well with #a887ef?
The complementary color of #a887ef is #98a921. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7398fb and #ce79ce. The triadic partners are #e2822c and #00bb9c.
Is white or black text more readable on #a887ef?
Black text reads better on #a887ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 and black gives 7.38:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a887ef a warm or cool color?
#a887ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 69.7% and its chroma 0.151.