#987ceb color: Bright violet
#987ceb is rgb(152, 124, 235) in RGB and oklch(66.136% 0.16112 293.095) 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 #987ceb
#987ceb is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.1% lightness, 0.161 chroma and a hue of 293°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.27:1 contrast and black text 6.42:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #987ceb mixed with white
Darker: #987ceb mixed with black
Calmer: #987ceb with less saturation
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Questions about #987ceb
What color is #987ceb?
#987ceb is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(152, 124, 235), in HSL hsl(255.14, 73.51%, 70.39%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.136% 0.16112 293.095).
What colors go well with #987ceb?
The complementary color of #987ceb is #949b00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5d8ef4 and #c16dcb. The triadic partners are #dc7116 and #00af8a.
Is white or black text more readable on #987ceb?
Black text reads better on #987ceb: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.27:1 and black gives 6.42:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #987ceb a warm or cool color?
#987ceb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 293 degrees, its lightness 66.1% and its chroma 0.161.