#997CD0 Hex Color
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#997cd0 is a cool, moderately muted purple with violet and lavender undertones. Its medium-light value feels refined, creative, and calm without becoming pastel. The hex code #997cd0 works well as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream, while black text achieves about 6.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #997cd0
What is #997cd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997cd0 is rgb(153, 124, 208), in HSL hsl(261, 47%, 65%) and in CMYK 26%, 40%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #997cd0?
#997cd0 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted navy, and dusty rose because its cool violet base gains definition from dark neutrals while gentle warmth prevents the palette from feeling cold or overly sweet. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background.
Is #997cd0 readable on white or black?
#997cd0 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.