#b29bdf color: Violet Velvet
#b29bdf is rgb(178, 155, 223) in RGB and oklch(73.442% 0.09941 299.482) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- indigo-300
- Black 13%
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About #b29bdf
#b29bdf is a soft light violet color. In OKLCH it has 73.4% lightness, 0.099 chroma and a hue of 299°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.43:1 contrast and black text 8.65:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Violet Velvet (#b19cd9). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-300.
Lighter: #b29bdf mixed with white
Darker: #b29bdf mixed with black
Calmer: #b29bdf with less saturation
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Questions about #b29bdf
What color is #b29bdf?
#b29bdf is soft light violet. The closest named color is Violet Velvet. In RGB it is rgb(178, 155, 223), in HSL hsl(260.29, 51.52%, 74.12%) and in OKLCH oklch(73.442% 0.09941 299.482).
What colors go well with #b29bdf?
The complementary color of #b29bdf is #a1b269. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #90a6e8 and #cc92c7. The triadic partners are #d89a68 and #58beab.
Is white or black text more readable on #b29bdf?
Black text reads better on #b29bdf: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 and black gives 8.65:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b29bdf a warm or cool color?
#b29bdf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 299 degrees, its lightness 73.4% and its chroma 0.099.