#b197fd color: Bright light violet
#b197fd is rgb(177, 151, 253) in RGB and oklch(74.033% 0.14568 294.289) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Plum
- violet-400
- Black 1%
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About #b197fd
#b197fd is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 74% lightness, 0.146 chroma and a hue of 294°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.41:1 contrast and black text 8.71:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cobalite (#9999ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b197fd mixed with white
Darker: #b197fd mixed with black
Calmer: #b197fd with less saturation
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Questions about #b197fd
What color is #b197fd?
#b197fd is bright light violet. The closest named color is Bright light violet. In RGB it is rgb(177, 151, 253), in HSL hsl(255.29, 96.23%, 79.22%) and in OKLCH oklch(74.033% 0.14568 294.289).
What colors go well with #b197fd?
The complementary color of #b197fd is #aab537. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7ca8ff and #d889de. The triadic partners are #f08f48 and #00c8a4.
Is white or black text more readable on #b197fd?
Black text reads better on #b197fd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.41:1 and black gives 8.71:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b197fd a warm or cool color?
#b197fd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 294 degrees, its lightness 74% and its chroma 0.146.