#8097cf color: Purple Gentian
#8097cf is rgb(128, 151, 207) in RGB and oklch(68.035% 0.08729 266.904) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Blue
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- Cool
- ≈ Steel blue
- slate-400
- Black 19%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #8097cf
#8097cf is a soft blue color. In OKLCH it has 68% lightness, 0.087 chroma and a hue of 267°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.9:1 contrast and black text 7.25:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Purple Gentian (#8397d0). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is slate-400.
Lighter: #8097cf mixed with white
Darker: #8097cf mixed with black
Calmer: #8097cf with less saturation
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Questions about #8097cf
What color is #8097cf?
#8097cf is soft blue. The closest named color is Purple Gentian. In RGB it is rgb(128, 151, 207), in HSL hsl(222.53, 45.14%, 65.69%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.035% 0.08729 266.904).
What colors go well with #8097cf?
The complementary color of #8097cf is #b09557. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #61a1c8 and #9e8dc8. The triadic partners are #c9837b and #74a779.
Is white or black text more readable on #8097cf?
Black text reads better on #8097cf: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.9:1 and black gives 7.25:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #8097cf a warm or cool color?
#8097cf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 267 degrees, its lightness 68% and its chroma 0.087.