#b986dd color: Soft light purple
#b986dd is rgb(185, 134, 221) in RGB and oklch(70.243% 0.13419 310.245) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Purple
- Light
- Soft
- Neutral
- ≈ Orchid
- violet-400
- Black 13%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #b986dd
#b986dd is a soft light purple color. In OKLCH it has 70.2% lightness, 0.134 chroma and a hue of 310°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.79:1 contrast and black text 7.52:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blossom (#b57edc). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #b986dd mixed with white
Darker: #b986dd mixed with black
Calmer: #b986dd with less saturation
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Questions about #b986dd
What color is #b986dd?
#b986dd is soft light purple. The closest named color is Soft light purple. In RGB it is rgb(185, 134, 221), in HSL hsl(275.17, 56.13%, 69.61%) and in OKLCH oklch(70.243% 0.13419 310.245).
What colors go well with #b986dd?
The complementary color of #b986dd is #83b051. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #9094f1 and #d67cb9. The triadic partners are #d38f30 and #00b9b2.
Is white or black text more readable on #b986dd?
Black text reads better on #b986dd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.79:1 and black gives 7.52:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #b986dd a warm or cool color?
#b986dd is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 310 degrees, its lightness 70.2% and its chroma 0.134.