#a88ef2 color: Bright light violet
#a88ef2 is rgb(168, 142, 242) in RGB and oklch(71.09% 0.14415 294.408) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Orchid
- violet-400
- Black 5%
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About #a88ef2
#a88ef2 is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 71.1% lightness, 0.144 chroma and a hue of 294°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.69:1 contrast and black text 7.82:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Dreamy Candy Forest (#b195e4). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a88ef2 mixed with white
Darker: #a88ef2 mixed with black
Calmer: #a88ef2 with less saturation
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Questions about #a88ef2
What color is #a88ef2?
#a88ef2 is bright light violet. The closest named color is Bright light violet. In RGB it is rgb(168, 142, 242), in HSL hsl(255.6, 79.37%, 75.29%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.09% 0.14415 294.408).
What colors go well with #a88ef2?
The complementary color of #a88ef2 is #a0ab2e. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #749ffb and #ce80d4. The triadic partners are #e6863f and #00be9c.
Is white or black text more readable on #a88ef2?
Black text reads better on #a88ef2: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 and black gives 7.82:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a88ef2 a warm or cool color?
#a88ef2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 294 degrees, its lightness 71.1% and its chroma 0.144.