#b38dfb color: Lilac Geode
#b38dfb is rgb(179, 141, 251) in RGB and oklch(72.36% 0.15867 298.276) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Orchid
- violet-400
- Black 2%
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About #b38dfb
#b38dfb is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 72.4% lightness, 0.159 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.59:1 contrast and black text 8.12:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lilac Geode (#bb88ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b38dfb mixed with white
Darker: #b38dfb mixed with black
Calmer: #b38dfb with less saturation
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Questions about #b38dfb
What color is #b38dfb?
#b38dfb is bright light violet. The closest named color is Lilac Geode. In RGB it is rgb(179, 141, 251), in HSL hsl(260.73, 93.22%, 76.86%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.36% 0.15867 298.276).
What colors go well with #b38dfb?
The complementary color of #b38dfb is #9db223. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7c9fff and #da7ed7. The triadic partners are #ed8929 and #00c4a6.
Is white or black text more readable on #b38dfb?
Black text reads better on #b38dfb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 and black gives 8.12:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b38dfb a warm or cool color?
#b38dfb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 72.4% and its chroma 0.159.