#987beb color: Bright violet
#987beb is rgb(152, 123, 235) in RGB and oklch(65.963% 0.16261 293.36) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 8%
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About #987beb
#987beb is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66% lightness, 0.163 chroma and a hue of 293°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.3:1 contrast and black text 6.37:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #987beb mixed with white
Darker: #987beb mixed with black
Calmer: #987beb with less saturation
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Questions about #987beb
What color is #987beb?
#987beb is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(152, 123, 235), in HSL hsl(255.54, 73.68%, 70.2%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.963% 0.16261 293.36).
What colors go well with #987beb?
The complementary color of #987beb is #939b00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5c8ef5 and #c16bca. The triadic partners are #dc700f and #00ae8a.
Is white or black text more readable on #987beb?
White text reads better on #987beb: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.3:1 and black gives 6.37:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #987beb a warm or cool color?
#987beb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 293 degrees, its lightness 66% and its chroma 0.163.