#b97ecf color: Soft purple
#b97ecf is rgb(185, 126, 207) in RGB and oklch(68.241% 0.13158 316.48) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Purple
- Medium
- Soft
- Neutral
- ≈ Orchid
- violet-400
- Black 19%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #b97ecf
#b97ecf is a soft purple color. In OKLCH it has 68.2% lightness, 0.132 chroma and a hue of 316°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.02:1 contrast and black text 6.95:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b97ecf mixed with white
Darker: #b97ecf mixed with black
Calmer: #b97ecf with less saturation
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Questions about #b97ecf
What color is #b97ecf?
#b97ecf is soft purple. The closest named color is Soft purple. In RGB it is rgb(185, 126, 207), in HSL hsl(283.7, 45.76%, 65.29%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.241% 0.13158 316.48).
What colors go well with #b97ecf?
The complementary color of #b97ecf is #72ab56. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #938be6 and #d275a9. The triadic partners are #c68c25 and #00b1b4.
Is white or black text more readable on #b97ecf?
Black text reads better on #b97ecf: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 and black gives 6.95:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b97ecf a warm or cool color?
#b97ecf is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 316 degrees, its lightness 68.2% and its chroma 0.132.