#b38dfe color: Lilac Geode
#b38dfe is rgb(179, 141, 254) in RGB and oklch(72.518% 0.16249 297.724) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Orchid
- violet-400
- Black 0%
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About #b38dfe
#b38dfe is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 72.5% lightness, 0.162 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.57:1 contrast and black text 8.16:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lilac Geode (#bb88ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b38dfe mixed with white
Darker: #b38dfe mixed with black
Calmer: #b38dfe with less saturation
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Questions about #b38dfe
What color is #b38dfe?
#b38dfe is bright light violet. The closest named color is Lilac Geode. In RGB it is rgb(179, 141, 254), in HSL hsl(260.18, 98.26%, 77.45%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.518% 0.16249 297.724).
What colors go well with #b38dfe?
The complementary color of #b38dfe is #9eb319. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7aa0ff and #db7eda. The triadic partners are #f08824 and #00c5a6.
Is white or black text more readable on #b38dfe?
Black text reads better on #b38dfe: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 and black gives 8.16:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b38dfe a warm or cool color?
#b38dfe is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 72.5% and its chroma 0.162.