#b38bfd color: Lilac Geode
#b38bfd is rgb(179, 139, 253) in RGB and oklch(72.126% 0.16429 298.376) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Orchid
- violet-400
- Black 1%
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About #b38bfd
#b38bfd is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 72.1% lightness, 0.164 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.62:1 contrast and black text 8.03:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lilac Geode (#bb88ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b38bfd mixed with white
Darker: #b38bfd mixed with black
Calmer: #b38bfd with less saturation
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Questions about #b38bfd
What color is #b38bfd?
#b38bfd is bright light violet. The closest named color is Lilac Geode. In RGB it is rgb(179, 139, 253), in HSL hsl(261.05, 96.61%, 76.86%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.126% 0.16429 298.376).
What colors go well with #b38bfd?
The complementary color of #b38bfd is #9cb214. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7a9eff and #db7cd8. The triadic partners are #ef871c and #00c3a6.
Is white or black text more readable on #b38bfd?
Black text reads better on #b38bfd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.62:1 and black gives 8.03:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b38bfd a warm or cool color?
#b38bfd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 72.1% and its chroma 0.164.