#b38cfd color: Lilac Geode
#b38cfd is rgb(179, 140, 253) in RGB and oklch(72.296% 0.16276 298.143) 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 #b38cfd
#b38cfd is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 72.3% lightness, 0.163 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.6:1 contrast and black text 8.09:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lilac Geode (#bb88ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b38cfd mixed with white
Darker: #b38cfd mixed with black
Calmer: #b38cfd with less saturation
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Questions about #b38cfd
What color is #b38cfd?
#b38cfd is bright light violet. The closest named color is Lilac Geode. In RGB it is rgb(179, 140, 253), in HSL hsl(260.71, 96.58%, 77.06%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.296% 0.16276 298.143).
What colors go well with #b38cfd?
The complementary color of #b38cfd is #9db218. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7a9fff and #db7dd8. The triadic partners are #ef8721 and #00c4a6.
Is white or black text more readable on #b38cfd?
Black text reads better on #b38cfd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.6:1 and black gives 8.09:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b38cfd a warm or cool color?
#b38cfd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 72.3% and its chroma 0.163.