#988CE3 Color Information

Hex color code: #988CE3

#988CE3 is a calming blue color. In RGB it is (152, 140, 227), and in HSL it is (248°, 61%, 72%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#988CE3

RGB

152, 140, 227

HSL

248°, 61%, 72%

CMYK

33%, 38%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #988CE3;
background-color: #988CE3;
border-color: #988CE3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #988CE3;
border: 2px solid #988CE3;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#988CE3]
text-[#988CE3]
border-[#988CE3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_988CE3]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #988CE3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #988CE3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #988CE3; 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 #988CE3; background-color: #988CE315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #988CE320; border-left: 4px solid #988CE3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #988CE3; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #988CE3 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

152, 140, 227

Red: 152 / Green: 140 / Blue: 227

HSL

248°, 61%, 72%

Hue: 248° / Saturation: 61% / Lightness: 72%

CMYK

33%, 38%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #988CE3?

#988CE3 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D8E38C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #988CE3 to RGB:

rgb(152, 140, 227)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #988CE3 to HSL:

hsl(248, 61%, 72%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #988CE3 to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 38%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A calming blue tone, #988CE3 has RGB (152, 140, 227) and HSL (248°, 61%, 72%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #988CE3 is #D8E38C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8CACE3.

Use #988CE3 in CSS: color: #988CE3 or background-color: #988CE3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #988CE3

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.20:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #988CE3?

#988CE3 is a calming blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #988CE3?

#988CE3 in RGB is (152, 140, 227) - 152 red, 140 green, and 227 blue.

How to use #988CE3 in CSS?

Use #988CE3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #988CE3?

#D8E38C (complementary), #8CACE3 (analogous), and #604ED4 (lighter shade) work well with #988CE3.