#997cec color: Bright violet
#997cec is rgb(153, 124, 236) in RGB and oklch(66.282% 0.16248 293.393) 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 #997cec
#997cec is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.3% lightness, 0.162 chroma and a hue of 293°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.26:1 contrast and black text 6.45:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #997cec mixed with white
Darker: #997cec mixed with black
Calmer: #997cec with less saturation
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Questions about #997cec
What color is #997cec?
#997cec is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 124, 236), in HSL hsl(255.54, 74.67%, 70.59%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.282% 0.16248 293.393).
What colors go well with #997cec?
The complementary color of #997cec is #949c00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5d8ff6 and #c26ccb. The triadic partners are #dd7112 and #00af8b.
Is white or black text more readable on #997cec?
Black text reads better on #997cec: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.26:1 and black gives 6.45:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #997cec a warm or cool color?
#997cec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 293 degrees, its lightness 66.3% and its chroma 0.162.