#8495ec color: Bright indigo
#8495ec is rgb(132, 149, 236) in RGB and oklch(69.314% 0.12929 274.165) 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 #8495ec
#8495ec is a bright indigo color. In OKLCH it has 69.3% lightness, 0.129 chroma and a hue of 274°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.8:1 contrast and black text 7.49:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Perrywinkle (#8f8ce7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #8495ec mixed with white
Darker: #8495ec mixed with black
Calmer: #8495ec with less saturation
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Questions about #8495ec
What color is #8495ec?
#8495ec is bright indigo. The closest named color is Bright indigo. In RGB it is rgb(132, 149, 236), in HSL hsl(230.19, 73.24%, 72.16%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.314% 0.12929 274.165).
What colors go well with #8495ec?
The complementary color of #8495ec is #b79a29. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #4ca4e6 and #ae87dd. The triadic partners are #e07c65 and #51b377.
Is white or black text more readable on #8495ec?
Black text reads better on #8495ec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.8:1 and black gives 7.49:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #8495ec a warm or cool color?
#8495ec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 274 degrees, its lightness 69.3% and its chroma 0.129.