#8998AE Color Information

Hex color code: #8998AE

The hex color #8998AE is a subtle blue with RGB values of (137, 152, 174) and HSL of (216°, 19%, 61%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#8998AE

RGB

137, 152, 174

HSL

216°, 19%, 61%

CMYK

21%, 13%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #8998AE;
background-color: #8998AE;
border-color: #8998AE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8998AE;
border: 2px solid #8998AE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#8998AE]
text-[#8998AE]
border-[#8998AE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8998AE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8998AE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8998AE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #8998AE; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #8998AE; background-color: #8998AE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #8998AE20; border-left: 4px solid #8998AE; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #8998AE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8998AE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

137, 152, 174

Red: 137 / Green: 152 / Blue: 174

HSL

216°, 19%, 61%

Hue: 216° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

21%, 13%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #8998AE?

#8998AE is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AE9F89

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8998AE to RGB:

rgb(137, 152, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8998AE to HSL:

hsl(216, 19%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8998AE to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 13%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #8998AE has RGB (137, 152, 174) and HSL (216°, 19%, 61%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8998AE is #AE9F89, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #89ABAE.

Use #8998AE in CSS: color: #8998AE or background-color: #8998AE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8998AE

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.17:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8998AE?

#8998AE is a neutral blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #8998AE?

#8998AE in RGB is (137, 152, 174) - 137 red, 152 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #8998AE in CSS?

Use #8998AE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8998AE?

#AE9F89 (complementary), #89ABAE (analogous), and #5F718C (lighter shade) work well with #8998AE.