#997df1 color: Forgotten Purple
#997df1 is rgb(153, 125, 241) in RGB and oklch(66.744% 0.16752 292.374) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 5%
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About #997df1
#997df1 is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.7% lightness, 0.168 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: #997df1 mixed with white
Darker: #997df1 mixed with black
Calmer: #997df1 with less saturation
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Questions about #997df1
What color is #997df1?
#997df1 is bright violet. The closest named color is Forgotten Purple. In RGB it is rgb(153, 125, 241), in HSL hsl(254.48, 80.56%, 71.76%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.744% 0.16752 292.374).
What colors go well with #997df1?
The complementary color of #997df1 is #989d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5a90fa and #c36dd0. The triadic partners are #e1710d and #00b18a.
Is white or black text more readable on #997df1?
Black text reads better on #997df1: 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 #997df1 a warm or cool color?
#997df1 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 292 degrees, its lightness 66.7% and its chroma 0.168.