#998ecf color: Soft violet
#998ecf is rgb(153, 142, 207) in RGB and oklch(68.103% 0.09516 291.42) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
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- ≈ Lilac
- slate-400
- Black 19%
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About #998ecf
#998ecf is a soft violet color. In OKLCH it has 68.1% lightness, 0.095 chroma and a hue of 291°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.95:1 contrast and black text 7.12:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Adora (#8d8dc9). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is slate-400.
Lighter: #998ecf mixed with white
Darker: #998ecf mixed with black
Calmer: #998ecf with less saturation
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Questions about #998ecf
What color is #998ecf?
#998ecf is soft violet. The closest named color is Soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 142, 207), in HSL hsl(250.15, 40.37%, 68.43%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.103% 0.09516 291.42).
What colors go well with #998ecf?
The complementary color of #998ecf is #9a9e57. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #7899d4 and #b485bc. The triadic partners are #c88761 and #53ac91.
Is white or black text more readable on #998ecf?
Black text reads better on #998ecf: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.95:1 and black gives 7.12:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #998ecf a warm or cool color?
#998ecf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 291 degrees, its lightness 68.1% and its chroma 0.095.