#b59deb color: Bright light violet
#b59deb is rgb(181, 157, 235) in RGB and oklch(74.606% 0.11281 297.753) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- indigo-300
- Black 8%
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About #b59deb
#b59deb is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 74.6% lightness, 0.113 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.34:1 contrast and black text 8.99:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Dreamy Candy Forest (#b195e4). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-300.
Lighter: #b59deb mixed with white
Darker: #b59deb mixed with black
Calmer: #b59deb with less saturation
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Questions about #b59deb
What color is #b59deb?
#b59deb is bright light violet. The closest named color is Bright light violet. In RGB it is rgb(181, 157, 235), in HSL hsl(258.46, 66.1%, 76.86%) and in OKLCH oklch(74.606% 0.11281 297.753).
What colors go well with #b59deb?
The complementary color of #b59deb is #a7b660. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #8eaaf5 and #d393d1. The triadic partners are #e29a62 and #4bc4ac.
Is white or black text more readable on #b59deb?
Black text reads better on #b59deb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 and black gives 8.99:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b59deb a warm or cool color?
#b59deb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 74.6% and its chroma 0.113.