#b297eb color: Dreamy Candy Forest
#b297eb is rgb(178, 151, 235) in RGB and oklch(73.244% 0.12193 298.122) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- violet-400
- Black 8%
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About #b297eb
#b297eb is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 73.2% lightness, 0.122 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.46:1 contrast and black text 8.52:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Dreamy Candy Forest (#b195e4). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b297eb mixed with white
Darker: #b297eb mixed with black
Calmer: #b297eb with less saturation
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Questions about #b297eb
What color is #b297eb?
#b297eb is bright light violet. The closest named color is Dreamy Candy Forest. In RGB it is rgb(178, 151, 235), in HSL hsl(259.29, 67.74%, 75.69%) and in OKLCH oklch(73.244% 0.12193 298.122).
What colors go well with #b297eb?
The complementary color of #b297eb is #a1b354. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #88a5f5 and #d28ccf. The triadic partners are #e19456 and #35c1a9.
Is white or black text more readable on #b297eb?
Black text reads better on #b297eb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 and black gives 8.52:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b297eb a warm or cool color?
#b297eb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 73.2% and its chroma 0.122.