#8497ef color: Bright indigo
#8497ef is rgb(132, 151, 239) in RGB and oklch(69.869% 0.13094 273.33) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Indigo
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- ≈ Lilac
- indigo-400
- Black 6%
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About #8497ef
#8497ef is a bright indigo color. In OKLCH it has 69.9% lightness, 0.131 chroma and a hue of 273°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.74:1 contrast and black text 7.65:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Periwinkle Blue (#8f99fb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #8497ef mixed with white
Darker: #8497ef mixed with black
Calmer: #8497ef with less saturation
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Questions about #8497ef
What color is #8497ef?
#8497ef is bright indigo. The closest named color is Bright indigo. In RGB it is rgb(132, 151, 239), in HSL hsl(229.35, 76.98%, 72.75%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.869% 0.13094 273.33).
What colors go well with #8497ef?
The complementary color of #8497ef is #ba9b28. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #4aa6e9 and #af89e0. The triadic partners are #e37d67 and #53b577.
Is white or black text more readable on #8497ef?
Black text reads better on #8497ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.74:1 and black gives 7.65:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #8497ef a warm or cool color?
#8497ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 273 degrees, its lightness 69.9% and its chroma 0.131.