#b179ea color: Bright purple
#b179ea is rgb(177, 121, 234) in RGB and oklch(67.949% 0.16854 305.237) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Purple
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- Neutral
- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 8%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #b179ea
#b179ea is a bright purple color. In OKLCH it has 67.9% lightness, 0.169 chroma and a hue of 305°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.09:1 contrast and black text 6.79:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b179ea mixed with white
Darker: #b179ea mixed with black
Calmer: #b179ea with less saturation
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Questions about #b179ea
What color is #b179ea?
#b179ea is bright purple. The closest named color is Bright purple. In RGB it is rgb(177, 121, 234), in HSL hsl(269.73, 72.9%, 69.61%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.949% 0.16854 305.237).
What colors go well with #b179ea?
The complementary color of #b179ea is #80a90c. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7c8bfe and #d56bc0. The triadic partners are #dc7d00 and #00b3a4.
Is white or black text more readable on #b179ea?
Black text reads better on #b179ea: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 and black gives 6.79:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b179ea a warm or cool color?
#b179ea is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 305 degrees, its lightness 67.9% and its chroma 0.169.