#998EF5 Color Information

Hex color code: #998EF5

#998EF5 is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (153, 142, 245), and in HSL it is (246°, 84%, 76%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameMedium Purple
HEX
#998EF5
RGB
153, 142, 245
HSL
246°, 84%, 76%
CMYK
38%, 42%, 0%, 4%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #998EF5;
background-color: #998EF5;
border-color: #998EF5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #998EF5;
border: 2px solid #998EF5;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#998EF5]
text-[#998EF5]
border-[#998EF5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_998EF5]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #998EF5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #998EF5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #998EF5; 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 #998EF5; background-color: #998EF515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #998EF520; border-left: 4px solid #998EF5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #998EF5; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #998EF5 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 142, 245

Red: 153 / Green: 142 / Blue: 245

HSL

246°, 84%, 76%

Hue: 246° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 76%

CMYK

38%, 42%, 0%, 4%

Cyan: 38% / Magenta: 42% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 4%

What color is #998EF5?

#998EF5 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #998EF5 to RGB:

rgb(153, 142, 245)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #998EF5 to HSL:

hsl(246, 84%, 76%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #998EF5 to CMYK:

cmyk(38%, 42%, 0%, 4%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#998EF5 is a ethereal blue color with RGB values of 153, 142, 245 and HSL of 246°, 84%, 76%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #998EF5 is #EBF58E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8EB8F5.

Use #998EF5 in CSS: color: #998EF5 or background-color: #998EF5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #998EF5

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.54:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998EF5?

#998EF5 is a ethereal blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #998EF5?

#998EF5 in RGB is (153, 142, 245) - 153 red, 142 green, and 245 blue.

How to use #998EF5 in CSS?

Use #998EF5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #998EF5?

#EBF58E (complementary), #8EB8F5 (analogous), and #5948EF (lighter shade) work well with #998EF5.