#997beb color: Bright violet
#997beb is rgb(153, 123, 235) in RGB and oklch(66.052% 0.16267 293.814) 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 #997beb
#997beb is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.1% lightness, 0.163 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 6.39:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #997beb mixed with white
Darker: #997beb mixed with black
Calmer: #997beb with less saturation
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Questions about #997beb
What color is #997beb?
#997beb is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 123, 235), in HSL hsl(256.07, 73.68%, 70.2%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.052% 0.16267 293.814).
What colors go well with #997beb?
The complementary color of #997beb is #939c00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5e8ef5 and #c26bca. The triadic partners are #dc710d and #00ae8b.
Is white or black text more readable on #997beb?
Black text reads better on #997beb: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.29:1 and black gives 6.39:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #997beb a warm or cool color?
#997beb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 294 degrees, its lightness 66.1% and its chroma 0.163.