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#977AB3 color code is #977AB3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #977ab3.

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#977AB3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #977AB3 is 0.2375. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.65:1 against white and 5.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#977AB3 on white3.65:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#977AB3 on black5.75:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #977AB33.65:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #977AB35.75:1AA

#977AB3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #977AB3?+
The hex code for #977AB3 is #977AB3. In RGB it's rgb(151, 122, 179), and in HSL it's hsl(271, 27%, 59%).
What is the RGB value of #977AB3?+
#977AB3 in RGB is (151, 122, 179). Written in CSS: rgb(151, 122, 179).
What is the CMYK value of #977AB3?+
#977AB3 converts to CMYK(16%, 32%, 0%, 30%) for print. Hex equivalent is #977AB3.
Is #977ab3 a warm or cool color?+
#977AB3 (#977AB3) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 271° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #977ab3 belong to?+
#977AB3 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 271°, 27%, 59% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #977ab3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#977AB3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.65:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #977ab3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #977AB3 (#977AB3) is 17-3628 Dusty Purple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #977AB3 in design

Practical guidance for using #977ab3 (#977AB3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#977AB3 (#977AB3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #977AB3 (#977AB3) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#977AB3 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#977AB3 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.