#b8aeeb color: Purple Sand
#b8aeeb is rgb(184, 174, 235) in RGB and oklch(78.064% 0.08648 291.781) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- violet-300
- Black 8%
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About #b8aeeb
#b8aeeb is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 78.1% lightness, 0.086 chroma and a hue of 292°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.04:1 contrast and black text 10.29:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Purple Sand (#c2b2f0). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-300.
Lighter: #b8aeeb mixed with white
Darker: #b8aeeb mixed with black
Calmer: #b8aeeb with less saturation
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Questions about #b8aeeb
What color is #b8aeeb?
#b8aeeb is bright light violet. The closest named color is Purple Sand. In RGB it is rgb(184, 174, 235), in HSL hsl(249.84, 60.4%, 80.2%) and in OKLCH oklch(78.064% 0.08648 291.781).
What colors go well with #b8aeeb?
The complementary color of #b8aeeb is #b9bd7c. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #99b8f0 and #d2a6d9. The triadic partners are #e5a884 and #7bcab1.
Is white or black text more readable on #b8aeeb?
Black text reads better on #b8aeeb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 and black gives 10.29:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b8aeeb a warm or cool color?
#b8aeeb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 292 degrees, its lightness 78.1% and its chroma 0.086.