#996df1 color: Bright violet
#996df1 is rgb(153, 109, 241) in RGB and oklch(64.103% 0.1908 295.944) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 5%
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About #996df1
#996df1 is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 64.1% lightness, 0.191 chroma and a hue of 296°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.61:1 contrast and black text 5.81:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #996df1 mixed with white
Darker: #996df1 mixed with black
Calmer: #996df1 with less saturation
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Questions about #996df1
What color is #996df1?
#996df1 is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 109, 241), in HSL hsl(260, 82.5%, 68.63%) and in OKLCH oklch(64.103% 0.1908 295.944).
What colors go well with #996df1?
The complementary color of #996df1 is #899700. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5583ff and #c55bc9. The triadic partners are #db6700 and #00a789.
Is white or black text more readable on #996df1?
White text reads better on #996df1: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.61:1 and black gives 5.81:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #996df1 a warm or cool color?
#996df1 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 296 degrees, its lightness 64.1% and its chroma 0.191.