#997cf5 color: Forgotten Purple
#997cf5 is rgb(153, 124, 245) in RGB and oklch(66.808% 0.17418 292.048) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 4%
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About #997cf5
#997cf5 is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.8% lightness, 0.174 chroma and a hue of 292°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.2:1 contrast and black text 6.56:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #997cf5 mixed with white
Darker: #997cf5 mixed with black
Calmer: #997cf5 with less saturation
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Questions about #997cf5
What color is #997cf5?
#997cf5 is bright violet. The closest named color is Forgotten Purple. In RGB it is rgb(153, 124, 245), in HSL hsl(254.38, 85.82%, 72.35%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.808% 0.17418 292.048).
What colors go well with #997cf5?
The complementary color of #997cf5 is #989d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5790fe and #c56bd3. The triadic partners are #e46f00 and #00b18a.
Is white or black text more readable on #997cf5?
Black text reads better on #997cf5: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.2:1 and black gives 6.56:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #997cf5 a warm or cool color?
#997cf5 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 292 degrees, its lightness 66.8% and its chroma 0.174.