#8994ef color: Bright indigo
#8994ef is rgb(137, 148, 239) in RGB and oklch(69.619% 0.1336 277.106) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Indigo
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- ≈ Amethyst
- indigo-400
- Black 6%
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About #8994ef
#8994ef is a bright indigo color. In OKLCH it has 69.6% lightness, 0.134 chroma and a hue of 277°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.78:1 contrast and black text 7.55:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Perrywinkle (#8f8ce7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #8994ef mixed with white
Darker: #8994ef mixed with black
Calmer: #8994ef with less saturation
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Questions about #8994ef
What color is #8994ef?
#8994ef is bright indigo. The closest named color is Bright indigo. In RGB it is rgb(137, 148, 239), in HSL hsl(233.53, 76.12%, 73.73%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.619% 0.1336 277.106).
What colors go well with #8994ef?
The complementary color of #8994ef is #b59d23. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #50a3eb and #b386de. The triadic partners are #e37d5f and #46b67b.
Is white or black text more readable on #8994ef?
Black text reads better on #8994ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.78:1 and black gives 7.55:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #8994ef a warm or cool color?
#8994ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 277 degrees, its lightness 69.6% and its chroma 0.134.