What color is #997CBB?

#997CBB is a medium, muted violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 124, 187), and in HSL hsl(268, 32%, 61%).

Is #997CBB accessible as text?

On white, #997CBB has a contrast ratio of 3.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #997CBB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997CBB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is violet-400 (#A684FF).

What colors go well with #997CBB?

#997CBB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EBB7C. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997CBB below.

Is #997CBB good for buttons?

#997CBB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997CBB — white text only reaches 3.53:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997CBB the same as CSS mediumpurple?

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

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

Palettes built on #997CBB

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

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

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

Medium Purple 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 #997CBB Secondary #AFB4B8 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8092A7 Anchor #2E3236

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

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #997CBB Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5C2140 Accent #E5C2C7 Secondary #332B2F

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #997CBB Secondary #BBB2C9 Support #9C9088 Ink #18140F

Medium Purple 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 Medium Purple carrying the quiet middle.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #997CBB Surface #14161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #5C6573 Accent #BDA2DD

Medium Purple is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Medium Purple.

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Color Lab

How #997CBB 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 42/100

Neutral

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

Softness 54/100

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 62/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 76/100

High

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

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #997CBB

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People also use #997CBB with

Cadet Grey Puce Dark Sea Green 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 5.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EBE7F0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #AF7CBB — 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 #997CBB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #997CBB;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 124 187;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.7% 0.097 304.9);
  --color-50: #F7F5FA;
  --color-100: #EAE4F2;
  --color-200: #D5C9E3;
  --color-300: #B6A3CC;
  --color-400: #977FB3;
  --color-500: #795E97;
  --color-600: #604D75;
  --color-700: #473A54;
  --color-800: #302938;
  --color-900: #1E1A23;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  medium-purple: {
    50: '#F7F5FA',
    100: '#EAE4F2',
    200: '#D5C9E3',
    300: '#B6A3CC',
    400: '#977FB3',
    500: '#795E97',
    600: '#604D75',
    700: '#473A54',
    800: '#302938',
    900: '#1E1A23',
  },
}

$base: #997CBB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7F5FA;
$base-100: #EAE4F2;
$base-200: #D5C9E3;
$base-300: #B6A3CC;
$base-400: #977FB3;
$base-500: #795E97;
$base-600: #604D75;
$base-700: #473A54;
$base-800: #302938;
$base-900: #1E1A23;
$base-hover: #7A55A4;
$base-subtle: #E1DAE8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997CBB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7F5FA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EAE4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D5C9E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B6A3CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#977FB3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#795E97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#604D75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#473A54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#302938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1E1A23",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}