#9997ef color: Bright light indigo
#9997ef is rgb(153, 151, 239) in RGB and oklch(71.377% 0.12688 283.736) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- violet-400
- Black 6%
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About #9997ef
#9997ef is a bright light indigo color. In OKLCH it has 71.4% lightness, 0.127 chroma and a hue of 284°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.62:1 contrast and black text 8.03:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Periwinkle Blue (#8f99fb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #9997ef mixed with white
Darker: #9997ef mixed with black
Calmer: #9997ef with less saturation
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Questions about #9997ef
What color is #9997ef?
#9997ef is bright light indigo. The closest named color is Bright light indigo. In RGB it is rgb(153, 151, 239), in HSL hsl(241.36, 73.33%, 76.47%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.377% 0.12688 283.736).
What colors go well with #9997ef?
The complementary color of #9997ef is #b0a63b. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #68a6f0 and #bf8ada. The triadic partners are #e4875e and #44bb8d.
Is white or black text more readable on #9997ef?
Black text reads better on #9997ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.62:1 and black gives 8.03:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #9997ef a warm or cool color?
#9997ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 284 degrees, its lightness 71.4% and its chroma 0.127.