#b172db color: Lavender
#b172db is rgb(177, 114, 219) in RGB and oklch(66.034% 0.16214 310.35) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Purple
- Medium
- Soft
- Neutral
- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 14%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #b172db
#b172db is a soft purple color. In OKLCH it has 66% lightness, 0.162 chroma and a hue of 310°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.33:1 contrast and black text 6.3:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender (#b56edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b172db mixed with white
Darker: #b172db mixed with black
Calmer: #b172db with less saturation
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Questions about #b172db
What color is #b172db?
#b172db is soft purple. The closest named color is Lavender. In RGB it is rgb(177, 114, 219), in HSL hsl(276, 59.32%, 65.29%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.034% 0.16214 310.35).
What colors go well with #b172db?
The complementary color of #b172db is #6fa527. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #8183f2 and #d165b1. The triadic partners are #cf7d00 and #00aba5.
Is white or black text more readable on #b172db?
White text reads better on #b172db: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 and black gives 6.3:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b172db a warm or cool color?
#b172db is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 310 degrees, its lightness 66% and its chroma 0.162.