#879dfb color: Periwinkle Blue
#879dfb is rgb(135, 157, 251) in RGB and oklch(71.889% 0.13922 272.494) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Lilac
- blue-400
- Black 2%
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About #879dfb
#879dfb is a bright light indigo color. In OKLCH it has 71.9% lightness, 0.139 chroma and a hue of 272°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.55:1 contrast and black text 8.25:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Periwinkle Blue (#8f99fb). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #879dfb mixed with white
Darker: #879dfb mixed with black
Calmer: #879dfb with less saturation
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Questions about #879dfb
What color is #879dfb?
#879dfb is bright light indigo. The closest named color is Periwinkle Blue. In RGB it is rgb(135, 157, 251), in HSL hsl(228.62, 93.55%, 75.69%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.889% 0.13922 272.494).
What colors go well with #879dfb?
The complementary color of #879dfb is #c3a120. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #47adf4 and #b58dec. The triadic partners are #ee816b and #55bd79.
Is white or black text more readable on #879dfb?
Black text reads better on #879dfb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 and black gives 8.25:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #879dfb a warm or cool color?
#879dfb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 272 degrees, its lightness 71.9% and its chroma 0.139.