#997df0 color: Forgotten Purple
#997df0 is rgb(153, 125, 240) in RGB and oklch(66.686% 0.16622 292.521) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 6%
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About #997df0
#997df0 is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.7% lightness, 0.166 chroma and a hue of 293°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.21:1 contrast and black text 6.55:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #997df0 mixed with white
Darker: #997df0 mixed with black
Calmer: #997df0 with less saturation
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Questions about #997df0
What color is #997df0?
#997df0 is bright violet. The closest named color is Forgotten Purple. In RGB it is rgb(153, 125, 240), in HSL hsl(254.61, 79.31%, 71.57%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.686% 0.16622 292.521).
What colors go well with #997df0?
The complementary color of #997df0 is #979d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5b90f9 and #c36dcf. The triadic partners are #e0710f and #00b18b.
Is white or black text more readable on #997df0?
Black text reads better on #997df0: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.21:1 and black gives 6.55:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #997df0 a warm or cool color?
#997df0 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 293 degrees, its lightness 66.7% and its chroma 0.166.