#a994db color: Middy’s Purple
#a994db is rgb(169, 148, 219) in RGB and oklch(71.165% 0.10383 297.286) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
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- ≈ Lilac
- slate-400
- Black 14%
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About #a994db
#a994db is a soft light violet color. In OKLCH it has 71.2% lightness, 0.104 chroma and a hue of 297°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.64:1 contrast and black text 7.95:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Middy’s Purple (#aa8ed6). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is slate-400.
Lighter: #a994db mixed with white
Darker: #a994db mixed with black
Calmer: #a994db with less saturation
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Questions about #a994db
What color is #a994db?
#a994db is soft light violet. The closest named color is Middy’s Purple. In RGB it is rgb(169, 148, 219), in HSL hsl(257.75, 49.65%, 71.96%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.165% 0.10383 297.286).
What colors go well with #a994db?
The complementary color of #a994db is #9dab5d. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #85a0e3 and #c58bc4. The triadic partners are #d3915f and #4cb7a1.
Is white or black text more readable on #a994db?
Black text reads better on #a994db: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.64:1 and black gives 7.95:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #a994db a warm or cool color?
#a994db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 71.2% and its chroma 0.104.