#998EAF Color Information

Hex color code: #998EAF

The hex color #998EAF is a subtle purple with RGB values of (153, 142, 175) and HSL of (260°, 17%, 62%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#998EAF

RGB

153, 142, 175

HSL

260°, 17%, 62%

CMYK

13%, 19%, 0%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #998EAF;
background-color: #998EAF;
border-color: #998EAF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #998EAF;
border: 2px solid #998EAF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#998EAF]
text-[#998EAF]
border-[#998EAF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_998EAF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #998EAF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #998EAF; 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 #998EAF; background-color: #998EAF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #998EAF20; border-left: 4px solid #998EAF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #998EAF; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 142, 175

Red: 153 / Green: 142 / Blue: 175

HSL

260°, 17%, 62%

Hue: 260° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

13%, 19%, 0%, 31%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 31%

What color is #998EAF?

#998EAF is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A4AF8E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #998EAF to RGB:

rgb(153, 142, 175)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #998EAF to HSL:

hsl(260, 17%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #998EAF to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 19%, 0%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#998EAF is a understated purple color with RGB values of 153, 142, 175 and HSL of 260°, 17%, 62%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #998EAF is #A4AF8E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8E93AF.

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

Contrast with #998EAF

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.84:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998EAF?

#998EAF is a understated purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #998EAF?

#998EAF in RGB is (153, 142, 175) - 153 red, 142 green, and 175 blue.

How to use #998EAF in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #998EAF?

#A4AF8E (complementary), #8E93AF (analogous), and #71638C (lighter shade) work well with #998EAF.