#9999e1 color: Soft light indigo
#9999e1 is rgb(153, 153, 225) in RGB and oklch(71.086% 0.10434 283.426) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Indigo
- Light
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- ≈ Lilac
- slate-400
- Black 12%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #9999e1
#9999e1 is a soft light indigo color. In OKLCH it has 71.1% lightness, 0.104 chroma and a hue of 283°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.63:1 contrast and black text 8:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Dull Lavender (#a899e6). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is slate-400.
Lighter: #9999e1 mixed with white
Darker: #9999e1 mixed with black
Calmer: #9999e1 with less saturation
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Questions about #9999e1
What color is #9999e1?
#9999e1 is soft light indigo. The closest named color is Soft light indigo. In RGB it is rgb(153, 153, 225), in HSL hsl(240, 54.55%, 74.12%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.086% 0.10434 283.426).
What colors go well with #9999e1?
The complementary color of #9999e1 is #ada553. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #72a5e2 and #b98ed0. The triadic partners are #d98c6c and #5db690.
Is white or black text more readable on #9999e1?
Black text reads better on #9999e1: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.63:1 and black gives 8:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #9999e1 a warm or cool color?
#9999e1 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 283 degrees, its lightness 71.1% and its chroma 0.104.