#a987ef color: Bright violet
#a987ef is rgb(169, 135, 239) in RGB and oklch(69.789% 0.15113 297.412) 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 #a987ef
#a987ef is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 69.8% lightness, 0.151 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 7.4:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #a987ef mixed with white
Darker: #a987ef mixed with black
Calmer: #a987ef with less saturation
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Questions about #a987ef
What color is #a987ef?
#a987ef is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(169, 135, 239), in HSL hsl(259.62, 76.47%, 73.33%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.789% 0.15113 297.412).
What colors go well with #a987ef?
The complementary color of #a987ef is #97a922. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7498fb and #cf79ce. The triadic partners are #e2822b and #00bb9d.
Is white or black text more readable on #a987ef?
Black text reads better on #a987ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 and black gives 7.4:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a987ef a warm or cool color?
#a987ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 69.8% and its chroma 0.151.