#baaeec color: Purple Sand
#baaeec is rgb(186, 174, 236) in RGB and oklch(78.268% 0.088 293.131) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- violet-300
- Black 7%
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About #baaeec
#baaeec is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 78.3% lightness, 0.088 chroma and a hue of 293°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.03:1 contrast and black text 10.35:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Purple Sand (#c2b2f0). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-300.
Lighter: #baaeec mixed with white
Darker: #baaeec mixed with black
Calmer: #baaeec with less saturation
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Questions about #baaeec
What color is #baaeec?
#baaeec is bright light violet. The closest named color is Purple Sand. In RGB it is rgb(186, 174, 236), in HSL hsl(251.61, 62%, 80.39%) and in OKLCH oklch(78.268% 0.088 293.131).
What colors go well with #baaeec?
The complementary color of #baaeec is #b8bf7c. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #9bb8f1 and #d4a6d9. The triadic partners are #e5a983 and #79cbb3.
Is white or black text more readable on #baaeec?
Black text reads better on #baaeec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 and black gives 10.35:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #baaeec a warm or cool color?
#baaeec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 293 degrees, its lightness 78.3% and its chroma 0.088.