#978aef color: Perrywinkle
#978aef is rgb(151, 138, 239) in RGB and oklch(68.779% 0.14575 287.837) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 6%
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About #978aef
#978aef is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 68.8% lightness, 0.146 chroma and a hue of 288°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.92:1 contrast and black text 7.2:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Perrywinkle (#8f8ce7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #978aef mixed with white
Darker: #978aef mixed with black
Calmer: #978aef with less saturation
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Questions about #978aef
What color is #978aef?
#978aef is bright violet. The closest named color is Perrywinkle. In RGB it is rgb(151, 138, 239), in HSL hsl(247.72, 75.94%, 73.92%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.779% 0.14575 287.837).
What colors go well with #978aef?
The complementary color of #978aef is #a4a00c. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5e9bf3 and #c07bd5. The triadic partners are #e27b42 and #00b689.
Is white or black text more readable on #978aef?
Black text reads better on #978aef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 and black gives 7.2:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #978aef a warm or cool color?
#978aef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 288 degrees, its lightness 68.8% and its chroma 0.146.