#b38efd color: Lilac Geode
#b38efd is rgb(179, 142, 253) in RGB and oklch(72.636% 0.15968 297.663) 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 #b38efd
#b38efd is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 72.6% lightness, 0.16 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.56:1 contrast and black text 8.2:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lilac Geode (#bb88ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b38efd mixed with white
Darker: #b38efd mixed with black
Calmer: #b38efd with less saturation
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Questions about #b38efd
What color is #b38efd?
#b38efd is bright light violet. The closest named color is Lilac Geode. In RGB it is rgb(179, 142, 253), in HSL hsl(260, 96.52%, 77.45%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.636% 0.15968 297.663).
What colors go well with #b38efd?
The complementary color of #b38efd is #9fb320. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7ba0ff and #db7fd9. The triadic partners are #ef892a and #00c5a6.
Is white or black text more readable on #b38efd?
Black text reads better on #b38efd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.56:1 and black gives 8.2:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b38efd a warm or cool color?
#b38efd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 72.6% and its chroma 0.16.