#a897db color: Dull Lavender
#a897db is rgb(168, 151, 219) in RGB and oklch(71.646% 0.09889 295.271) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- slate-400
- Black 14%
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About #a897db
#a897db is a soft light violet color. In OKLCH it has 71.6% lightness, 0.099 chroma and a hue of 295°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.59:1 contrast and black text 8.11:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Dull Lavender (#a899e6). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is slate-400.
Lighter: #a897db mixed with white
Darker: #a897db mixed with black
Calmer: #a897db with less saturation
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Questions about #a897db
What color is #a897db?
#a897db is soft light violet. The closest named color is Dull Lavender. In RGB it is rgb(168, 151, 219), in HSL hsl(255, 48.57%, 72.55%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.646% 0.09889 295.271).
What colors go well with #a897db?
The complementary color of #a897db is #a1ab61. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #86a2e2 and #c38ec5. The triadic partners are #d39366 and #56b8a0.
Is white or black text more readable on #a897db?
Black text reads better on #a897db: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 and black gives 8.11:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a897db a warm or cool color?
#a897db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 295 degrees, its lightness 71.6% and its chroma 0.099.