#b59dec color: Bright light violet
#b59dec is rgb(181, 157, 236) in RGB and oklch(74.651% 0.11415 297.535) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- indigo-300
- Black 7%
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About #b59dec
#b59dec is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 74.7% lightness, 0.114 chroma and a hue of 298°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.33:1 contrast and black text 9:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Dreamy Candy Forest (#b195e4). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-300.
Lighter: #b59dec mixed with white
Darker: #b59dec mixed with black
Calmer: #b59dec with less saturation
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Questions about #b59dec
What color is #b59dec?
#b59dec is bright light violet. The closest named color is Bright light violet. In RGB it is rgb(181, 157, 236), in HSL hsl(258.23, 67.52%, 77.06%) and in OKLCH oklch(74.651% 0.11415 297.535).
What colors go well with #b59dec?
The complementary color of #b59dec is #a7b65f. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #8daaf6 and #d493d2. The triadic partners are #e39a61 and #4ac4ac.
Is white or black text more readable on #b59dec?
Black text reads better on #b59dec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 and black gives 9:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b59dec a warm or cool color?
#b59dec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 298 degrees, its lightness 74.7% and its chroma 0.114.