#998eec color: Perrywinkle
#998eec is rgb(153, 142, 236) in RGB and oklch(69.522% 0.13571 287.69) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 7%
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About #998eec
#998eec is a bright violet color. In OKLCH it has 69.5% lightness, 0.136 chroma and a hue of 288°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.82:1 contrast and black text 7.43:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Perrywinkle (#8f8ce7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #998eec mixed with white
Darker: #998eec mixed with black
Calmer: #998eec with less saturation
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Questions about #998eec
What color is #998eec?
#998eec is bright violet. The closest named color is Perrywinkle. In RGB it is rgb(153, 142, 236), in HSL hsl(247.02, 71.21%, 74.12%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.522% 0.13571 287.69).
What colors go well with #998eec?
The complementary color of #998eec is #a6a22a. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #659ef0 and #bf80d4. The triadic partners are #e0804d and #1db78c.
Is white or black text more readable on #998eec?
Black text reads better on #998eec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 and black gives 7.43:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #998eec a warm or cool color?
#998eec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 288 degrees, its lightness 69.5% and its chroma 0.136.