#997ffd color: Periwinkle
#997ffd is rgb(153, 127, 253) in RGB and oklch(67.796% 0.18021 290.25) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 1%
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About #997ffd
#997ffd is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 67.8% lightness, 0.18 chroma and a hue of 290°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.08:1 contrast and black text 6.81:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Periwinkle (#8e82fe). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #997ffd mixed with white
Darker: #997ffd mixed with black
Calmer: #997ffd with less saturation
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Questions about #997ffd
What color is #997ffd?
#997ffd is bright violet. The closest named color is Periwinkle. In RGB it is rgb(153, 127, 253), in HSL hsl(252.38, 96.92%, 74.51%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.796% 0.18021 290.25).
What colors go well with #997ffd?
The complementary color of #997ffd is #9f9f00. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #5194ff and #c76ddb. The triadic partners are #eb6e00 and #00b589.
Is white or black text more readable on #997ffd?
Black text reads better on #997ffd: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.08:1 and black gives 6.81:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #997ffd a warm or cool color?
#997ffd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 290 degrees, its lightness 67.8% and its chroma 0.18.