#8799ec color: Bright light indigo
#8799ec is rgb(135, 153, 236) in RGB and oklch(70.317% 0.12342 273.532) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- blue-400
- Black 7%
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About #8799ec
#8799ec is a bright light indigo color. In OKLCH it has 70.3% lightness, 0.123 chroma and a hue of 274°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.69:1 contrast and black text 7.8:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Periwinkle Blue (#8f99fb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #8799ec mixed with white
Darker: #8799ec mixed with black
Calmer: #8799ec with less saturation
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Questions about #8799ec
What color is #8799ec?
#8799ec is bright light indigo. The closest named color is Bright light indigo. In RGB it is rgb(135, 153, 236), in HSL hsl(229.31, 72.66%, 72.75%) and in OKLCH oklch(70.317% 0.12342 273.532).
What colors go well with #8799ec?
The complementary color of #8799ec is #b99d36. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #53a7e6 and #b08bde. The triadic partners are #e1816c and #5bb67b.
Is white or black text more readable on #8799ec?
Black text reads better on #8799ec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 and black gives 7.8:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #8799ec a warm or cool color?
#8799ec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 274 degrees, its lightness 70.3% and its chroma 0.123.