#997fec color: Bright violet
#997fec is rgb(153, 127, 236) in RGB and oklch(66.804% 0.158 292.581) 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 #997fec
#997fec is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 66.8% lightness, 0.158 chroma and a hue of 293°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.18:1 contrast and black text 6.6:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Forgotten Purple (#9878f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #997fec mixed with white
Darker: #997fec mixed with black
Calmer: #997fec with less saturation
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Questions about #997fec
What color is #997fec?
#997fec is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 127, 236), in HSL hsl(254.31, 74.15%, 71.18%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.804% 0.158 292.581).
What colors go well with #997fec?
The complementary color of #997fec is #979d00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5e91f5 and #c170cd. The triadic partners are #de7421 and #00b18b.
Is white or black text more readable on #997fec?
Black text reads better on #997fec: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.18:1 and black gives 6.6:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #997fec a warm or cool color?
#997fec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 293 degrees, its lightness 66.8% and its chroma 0.158.