What is the hex code for Pāua?

Pāua is #2A2551 (oklch(0.295 0.078 285.8) in OKLCH, Lab 17.18 12.46 -26.68).

Is Pāua readable on white?

Against white, Pāua measures 14.17:1 WCAG (AAA) and APCA Lc 101. Against #0F172A: 1.26:1, Fail.

How do I use Pāua in Colorise Pro?

Open Pāua in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #2A2551 to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #2A2551

Pāua

#2A2551

oklch(0.295 0.078 285.8)

Lab 17.18 12.46 -26.68

HEX

#2A2551

OKLCH

oklch(0.295 0.078 285.8)

CIE Lab

17.18 12.46 -26.68

RGB

42 37 81

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Readability

On white

14.17:1 · Lc 101

AAA

On #0F172A

1.26:1 · Lc 0

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Pāua

Pāua sits at oklch(0.295 0.078 285.8) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #2A2551 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Pāua?: #2A2551 — also oklch(0.295 0.078 285.8) and Lab 17.18 12.46 -26.68.
Can I use Pāua for text on white?: On white: 14.17:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 101. On dark ink: 1.26:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #2A2551

Pāua

#2A2551

oklch(0.295 0.078 285.8)

Lab 17.18 12.46 -26.68

HEX

#2A2551

OKLCH

oklch(0.295 0.078 285.8)

CIE Lab

17.18 12.46 -26.68

RGB

42 37 81

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

14.17:1 · Lc 101

AAA

On #0F172A

1.26:1 · Lc 0

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Pāua

FAQ

What is the hex code for Pāua?: #2A2551 — also oklch(0.295 0.078 285.8) and Lab 17.18 12.46 -26.68.
Can I use Pāua for text on white?: On white: 14.17:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 101. On dark ink: 1.26:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.