mediumpurple

#997EC8

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB153, 126, 200
CMYK24, 37, 0, 22
HSL262°, 40%, 64%
LAB58, 22, -35
Closest Library Match
slate-40091% Match

Readability

3.40On WhiteFAIL
6.17On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #997EC8

The hexadecimal color code #997EC8 is a light, muted shade of Purple (known as mediumpurple). In the RGB color model, #997EC8 is comprised of 153 red, 126 green, and 200 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 262 degrees, a saturation of 40%, and a lightness of 64%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 468 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Purple atmospheres. Designers searching for Purple color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #997EC8.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
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