#997DB5 Color Information

Hex color code: #997DB5

A delicate purple shade, #997DB5 appears as (153, 125, 181) in RGB and (270°, 27%, 60%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#997DB5

RGB

153, 125, 181

HSL

270°, 27%, 60%

CMYK

15%, 31%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #997DB5;
background-color: #997DB5;
border-color: #997DB5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #997DB5;
border: 2px solid #997DB5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#997DB5]
text-[#997DB5]
border-[#997DB5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_997DB5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #997DB5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #997DB5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #997DB5; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #997DB5; background-color: #997DB515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #997DB520; border-left: 4px solid #997DB5; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #997DB5; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #997DB5 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 125, 181

Red: 153 / Green: 125 / Blue: 181

HSL

270°, 27%, 60%

Hue: 270° / Saturation: 27% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

15%, 31%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #997DB5?

#997DB5 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

99B57D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #997DB5 to RGB:

rgb(153, 125, 181)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #997DB5 to HSL:

hsl(270, 27%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #997DB5 to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 31%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#997DB5 is a delicate purple color with RGB values of 153, 125, 181 and HSL of 270°, 27%, 60%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #997DB5 is #99B57D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7D7DB5.

Use #997DB5 in CSS: color: #997DB5 or background-color: #997DB5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #997DB5

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.96:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #997DB5?

#997DB5 is a delicate purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #997DB5?

#997DB5 in RGB is (153, 125, 181) - 153 red, 125 green, and 181 blue.

How to use #997DB5 in CSS?

Use #997DB5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #997DB5?

#99B57D (complementary), #7D7DB5 (analogous), and #735492 (lighter shade) work well with #997DB5.