#b38ffd color: Bright light violet
#b38ffd is rgb(179, 143, 253) in RGB and oklch(72.808% 0.15815 297.416) 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 #b38ffd
#b38ffd is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 72.8% lightness, 0.158 chroma and a hue of 297°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.54:1 contrast and black text 8.26:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lilac Geode (#bb88ff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b38ffd mixed with white
Darker: #b38ffd mixed with black
Calmer: #b38ffd with less saturation
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Questions about #b38ffd
What color is #b38ffd?
#b38ffd is bright light violet. The closest named color is Bright light violet. In RGB it is rgb(179, 143, 253), in HSL hsl(259.64, 96.49%, 77.65%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.808% 0.15815 297.416).
What colors go well with #b38ffd?
The complementary color of #b38ffd is #a0b324. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7ba1ff and #db80da. The triadic partners are #ef8a2e and #00c6a6.
Is white or black text more readable on #b38ffd?
Black text reads better on #b38ffd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.54:1 and black gives 8.26:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b38ffd a warm or cool color?
#b38ffd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 297 degrees, its lightness 72.8% and its chroma 0.158.