#996bef color: Bright violet
#996bef is rgb(153, 107, 239) in RGB and oklch(63.663% 0.19122 296.673) 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 #996bef
#996bef is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 63.7% lightness, 0.191 chroma and a hue of 297°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.68:1 contrast and black text 5.7:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #996bef mixed with white
Darker: #996bef mixed with black
Calmer: #996bef with less saturation
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Questions about #996bef
What color is #996bef?
#996bef is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 107, 239), in HSL hsl(260.91, 80.49%, 67.84%) and in OKLCH oklch(63.663% 0.19122 296.673).
What colors go well with #996bef?
The complementary color of #996bef is #869600. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5681fd and #c459c7. The triadic partners are #d86700 and #00a589.
Is white or black text more readable on #996bef?
White text reads better on #996bef: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.68:1 and black gives 5.7:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #996bef a warm or cool color?
#996bef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 63.7% and its chroma 0.191.