#808aed color: Bright indigo
#808aed is rgb(128, 138, 237) in RGB and oklch(66.929% 0.14598 277.326) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- indigo-400
- Black 7%
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About #808aed
#808aed is a bright indigo color. In OKLCH it has 66.9% lightness, 0.146 chroma and a hue of 277°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.1:1 contrast and black text 6.78:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blue Shadow (#8b88f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #808aed mixed with white
Darker: #808aed mixed with black
Calmer: #808aed with less saturation
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Questions about #808aed
What color is #808aed?
#808aed is bright indigo. The closest named color is Bright indigo. In RGB it is rgb(128, 138, 237), in HSL hsl(234.5, 75.17%, 71.57%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.929% 0.14598 277.326).
What colors go well with #808aed?
The complementary color of #808aed is #ae9400. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #3c9be9 and #ad7ada. The triadic partners are #df7150 and #29af70.
Is white or black text more readable on #808aed?
Black text reads better on #808aed: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.1:1 and black gives 6.78:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #808aed a warm or cool color?
#808aed is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 277 degrees, its lightness 66.9% and its chroma 0.146.