#8970cd color: True V
#8970cd is rgb(137, 112, 205) in RGB and oklch(60.964% 0.13856 294.299) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
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- ≈ Amethyst
- indigo-400
- Black 20%
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About #8970cd
#8970cd is a soft violet color. In OKLCH it has 61% lightness, 0.139 chroma and a hue of 294°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.99:1 contrast and black text 5.26:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is True V (#8e72c7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #8970cd mixed with white
Darker: #8970cd mixed with black
Calmer: #8970cd with less saturation
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Questions about #8970cd
What color is #8970cd?
#8970cd is soft violet. The closest named color is True V. In RGB it is rgb(137, 112, 205), in HSL hsl(256.13, 48.19%, 62.16%) and in OKLCH oklch(60.964% 0.13856 294.299).
What colors go well with #8970cd?
The complementary color of #8970cd is #828b00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #587fd6 and #ab63b1. The triadic partners are #c16820 and #009d7d.
Is white or black text more readable on #8970cd?
White text reads better on #8970cd: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.99:1 and black gives 5.26:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #8970cd a warm or cool color?
#8970cd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 294 degrees, its lightness 61% and its chroma 0.139.