#a888eb color: Bright violet
#a888eb is rgb(168, 136, 235) in RGB and oklch(69.664% 0.14423 297.423) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 8%
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About #a888eb
#a888eb is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 69.7% lightness, 0.144 chroma and a hue of 297°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.84:1 contrast and black text 7.39:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a888eb mixed with white
Darker: #a888eb mixed with black
Calmer: #a888eb with less saturation
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Questions about #a888eb
What color is #a888eb?
#a888eb is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(168, 136, 235), in HSL hsl(259.39, 71.22%, 72.75%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.664% 0.14423 297.423).
What colors go well with #a888eb?
The complementary color of #a888eb is #97a82d. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7698f7 and #cc7bcb. The triadic partners are #df8334 and #00ba9c.
Is white or black text more readable on #a888eb?
Black text reads better on #a888eb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 and black gives 7.39:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a888eb a warm or cool color?
#a888eb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 69.7% and its chroma 0.144.