What color is #997CB3?

#997CB3 is a medium, muted violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 124, 179), and in HSL hsl(272, 27%, 59%).

Is #997CB3 accessible as text?

On white, #997CB3 has a contrast ratio of 3.57:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.89:1 (passes). For text placed on #997CB3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997CB3?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #997CB3?

#997CB3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95B37A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997CB3 below.

Is #997CB3 good for buttons?

#997CB3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997CB3 — white text only reaches 3.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997CB3 the same as CSS mediumpurple?

No — #997CB3 is not the CSS named color mediumpurple, but mediumpurple (#9370DB) is the closest CSS named color.

#997CB3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #997CB3

Not just a swatch — here's how #997CB3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #997CB3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #997CB3 Surface #F2E8DC Highlight #F8F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2723

Cool Gray sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #997CB3 Accent #A5C4C4 Surface #E9D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #23334B

Cool Gray opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #997CB3 Secondary #AFB4B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8092A7 Anchor #2E3236

Cool Gray keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #997CB3 Secondary #BBB1C5 Support #9C9088 Ink #18140F

Cool Gray is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Cool Gray carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #997CB3 Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5C213F Accent #E5C2C7 Secondary #332B2F

Cool Gray sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

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Color Lab

How #997CB3 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 45/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 66/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 74/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #997CB3

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #997CB3 with

Cool Gray Puce Sage Gainsboro Onyx

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAE6EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AB7AB3 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #997CB3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #997CB3;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 124 179;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.4% 0.087 308.1);
  --color-50: #F8F5FA;
  --color-100: #EBE5F0;
  --color-200: #D7CBE1;
  --color-300: #B9A6C9;
  --color-400: #9A83AF;
  --color-500: #7C6392;
  --color-600: #625072;
  --color-700: #483D52;
  --color-800: #312A37;
  --color-900: #1F1B22;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cool-gray: {
    50: '#F8F5FA',
    100: '#EBE5F0',
    200: '#D7CBE1',
    300: '#B9A6C9',
    400: '#9A83AF',
    500: '#7C6392',
    600: '#625072',
    700: '#483D52',
    800: '#312A37',
    900: '#1F1B22',
  },
}

$base: #997CB3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8F5FA;
$base-100: #EBE5F0;
$base-200: #D7CBE1;
$base-300: #B9A6C9;
$base-400: #9A83AF;
$base-500: #7C6392;
$base-600: #625072;
$base-700: #483D52;
$base-800: #312A37;
$base-900: #1F1B22;
$base-hover: #7B5899;
$base-subtle: #E0D9E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997CB3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8F5FA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EBE5F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D7CBE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B9A6C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9A83AF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#7C6392",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#625072",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#483D52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#312A37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1F1B22",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}