#996bf3 color: Bright violet
#996bf3 is rgb(153, 107, 243) in RGB and oklch(63.919% 0.19608 295.978) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-500
- Black 5%
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About #996bf3
#996bf3 is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 63.9% lightness, 0.196 chroma and a hue of 296°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.65:1 contrast and black text 5.75:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-500.
Lighter: #996bf3 mixed with white
Darker: #996bf3 mixed with black
Calmer: #996bf3 with less saturation
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Questions about #996bf3
What color is #996bf3?
#996bf3 is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 107, 243), in HSL hsl(260.29, 85%, 68.63%) and in OKLCH oklch(63.919% 0.19608 295.978).
What colors go well with #996bf3?
The complementary color of #996bf3 is #889700. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5382ff and #c658ca. The triadic partners are #da6700 and #00a789.
Is white or black text more readable on #996bf3?
White text reads better on #996bf3: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.65:1 and black gives 5.75:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #996bf3 a warm or cool color?
#996bf3 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 296 degrees, its lightness 63.9% and its chroma 0.196.