#8a9cfd color: Periwinkle Blue
#8a9cfd is rgb(138, 156, 253) in RGB and oklch(71.995% 0.14244 274.319) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Indigo
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- ≈ Lilac
- blue-400
- Black 1%
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About #8a9cfd
#8a9cfd is a bright light indigo color. In OKLCH it has 72% lightness, 0.142 chroma and a hue of 274°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.54:1 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: #8a9cfd mixed with white
Darker: #8a9cfd mixed with black
Calmer: #8a9cfd with less saturation
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Questions about #8a9cfd
What color is #8a9cfd?
#8a9cfd is bright light indigo. The closest named color is Periwinkle Blue. In RGB it is rgb(138, 156, 253), in HSL hsl(230.61, 96.64%, 76.67%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.995% 0.14244 274.319).
What colors go well with #8a9cfd?
The complementary color of #8a9cfd is #c2a219. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #49adf7 and #b98cec. The triadic partners are #f08066 and #4dbe7b.
Is white or black text more readable on #8a9cfd?
Black text reads better on #8a9cfd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.54:1 and black gives 8.25:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #8a9cfd a warm or cool color?
#8a9cfd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 274 degrees, its lightness 72% and its chroma 0.142.