#b279db color: Lavender Blossom
#b279db is rgb(178, 121, 219) in RGB and oklch(67.262% 0.15101 309.7) 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 #b279db
#b279db is a soft purple color. In OKLCH it has 67.3% lightness, 0.151 chroma and a hue of 310°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.16:1 contrast and black text 6.65:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b279db mixed with white
Darker: #b279db mixed with black
Calmer: #b279db with less saturation
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Questions about #b279db
What color is #b279db?
#b279db is soft purple. The closest named color is Lavender Blossom. In RGB it is rgb(178, 121, 219), in HSL hsl(274.9, 57.65%, 66.67%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.262% 0.15101 309.7).
What colors go well with #b279db?
The complementary color of #b279db is #77a837. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #8589f0 and #d16db3. The triadic partners are #d08200 and #00b0a8.
Is white or black text more readable on #b279db?
Black text reads better on #b279db: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.16:1 and black gives 6.65:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b279db a warm or cool color?
#b279db is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 310 degrees, its lightness 67.3% and its chroma 0.151.