#997bea color: Bright violet
#997bea is rgb(153, 123, 234) in RGB and oklch(65.994% 0.16136 293.976) 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 #997bea
#997bea is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66% lightness, 0.161 chroma and a hue of 294°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.29:1 contrast and black text 6.38:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #997bea mixed with white
Darker: #997bea mixed with black
Calmer: #997bea with less saturation
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Questions about #997bea
What color is #997bea?
#997bea is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 123, 234), in HSL hsl(256.22, 72.55%, 70%) and in OKLCH oklch(65.994% 0.16136 293.976).
What colors go well with #997bea?
The complementary color of #997bea is #929c00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5e8df4 and #c16cc9. The triadic partners are #db710f and #00ae8b.
Is white or black text more readable on #997bea?
Black text reads better on #997bea: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.29:1 and black gives 6.38:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #997bea a warm or cool color?
#997bea is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 294 degrees, its lightness 66% and its chroma 0.161.