#998efd color: Bright light violet
#998efd is rgb(153, 142, 253) in RGB and oklch(70.438% 0.15887 286.09) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- violet-400
- Black 1%
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About #998efd
#998efd is a bright light violet color. In OKLCH it has 70.4% lightness, 0.159 chroma and a hue of 286°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.75:1 contrast and black text 7.64:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Lavender Blue Shadow (#8b88f8). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is violet-400.
Lighter: #998efd mixed with white
Darker: #998efd mixed with black
Calmer: #998efd with less saturation
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Questions about #998efd
What color is #998efd?
#998efd is bright light violet. The closest named color is Bright light violet. In RGB it is rgb(153, 142, 253), in HSL hsl(245.95, 96.52%, 77.45%) and in OKLCH oklch(70.438% 0.15887 286.09).
What colors go well with #998efd?
The complementary color of #998efd is #aea400. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #58a1ff and #c67ee2. The triadic partners are #ee7b40 and #00be89.
Is white or black text more readable on #998efd?
Black text reads better on #998efd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 and black gives 7.64:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #998efd a warm or cool color?
#998efd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 286 degrees, its lightness 70.4% and its chroma 0.159.