#b279e5 color: Bright purple
#b279e5 is rgb(178, 121, 229) in RGB and oklch(67.782% 0.16287 306.931) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Neutral
- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 10%
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About #b279e5
#b279e5 is a bright purple color. In OKLCH it has 67.8% lightness, 0.163 chroma and a hue of 307°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.11:1 contrast and black text 6.76:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b279e5 mixed with white
Darker: #b279e5 mixed with black
Calmer: #b279e5 with less saturation
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Questions about #b279e5
What color is #b279e5?
#b279e5 is bright purple. The closest named color is Bright purple. In RGB it is rgb(178, 121, 229), in HSL hsl(271.67, 67.5%, 68.63%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.782% 0.16287 306.931).
What colors go well with #b279e5?
The complementary color of #b279e5 is #7da922. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #808bfa and #d56cbc. The triadic partners are #d87f00 and #00b2a6.
Is white or black text more readable on #b279e5?
Black text reads better on #b279e5: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.11:1 and black gives 6.76:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b279e5 a warm or cool color?
#b279e5 is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 307 degrees, its lightness 67.8% and its chroma 0.163.