#b27aea color: Bright purple
#b27aea is rgb(178, 122, 234) in RGB and oklch(68.21% 0.16723 305.499) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Purple
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- Neutral
- ≈ Orchid
- violet-400
- Black 8%
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About #b27aea
#b27aea is a bright purple color. In OKLCH it has 68.2% lightness, 0.167 chroma and a hue of 305°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.06:1 contrast and black text 6.86:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b27aea mixed with white
Darker: #b27aea mixed with black
Calmer: #b27aea with less saturation
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Questions about #b27aea
What color is #b27aea?
#b27aea is bright purple. The closest named color is Bright purple. In RGB it is rgb(178, 122, 234), in HSL hsl(270, 72.73%, 69.8%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.21% 0.16723 305.499).
What colors go well with #b27aea?
The complementary color of #b27aea is #80aa14. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7e8cfe and #d66cc1. The triadic partners are #dd7f00 and #00b4a5.
Is white or black text more readable on #b27aea?
Black text reads better on #b27aea: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 and black gives 6.86:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b27aea a warm or cool color?
#b27aea is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 305 degrees, its lightness 68.2% and its chroma 0.167.