#9b8aed color: Bright violet
#9b8aed is rgb(155, 138, 237) in RGB and oklch(69% 0.14295 290.014) 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 #9b8aed
#9b8aed is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 69% lightness, 0.143 chroma and a hue of 290°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.9:1 contrast and black text 7.25:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Perrywinkle (#8f8ce7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #9b8aed mixed with white
Darker: #9b8aed mixed with black
Calmer: #9b8aed with less saturation
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Questions about #9b8aed
What color is #9b8aed?
#9b8aed is bright violet. The closest named color is Bright violet. In RGB it is rgb(155, 138, 237), in HSL hsl(250.3, 73.33%, 73.53%) and in OKLCH oklch(69% 0.14295 290.014).
What colors go well with #9b8aed?
The complementary color of #9b8aed is #a1a21d. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #659af3 and #c27cd2. The triadic partners are #e07e41 and #00b78e.
Is white or black text more readable on #9b8aed?
Black text reads better on #9b8aed: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.9:1 and black gives 7.25:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #9b8aed a warm or cool color?
#9b8aed is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 290 degrees, its lightness 69% and its chroma 0.143.