#997bec color: Bright violet
#997bec is rgb(153, 123, 236) in RGB and oklch(66.109% 0.16397 293.653) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 7%
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About #997bec
#997bec is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.1% lightness, 0.164 chroma and a hue of 294°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.28:1 contrast and black text 6.4:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #997bec mixed with white
Darker: #997bec mixed with black
Calmer: #997bec with less saturation
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Questions about #997bec
What color is #997bec?
#997bec is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 123, 236), in HSL hsl(255.93, 74.83%, 70.39%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.109% 0.16397 293.653).
What colors go well with #997bec?
The complementary color of #997bec is #939c00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5d8ef6 and #c26bcb. The triadic partners are #dd710a and #00af8b.
Is white or black text more readable on #997bec?
Black text reads better on #997bec: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.28:1 and black gives 6.4:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #997bec a warm or cool color?
#997bec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 294 degrees, its lightness 66.1% and its chroma 0.164.