#998EC2 Color Information

Hex color code: #998EC2

#998EC2 is a delicate blue color. In RGB it is (153, 142, 194), and in HSL it is (253°, 30%, 66%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#998EC2

RGB

153, 142, 194

HSL

253°, 30%, 66%

CMYK

21%, 27%, 0%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #998EC2;
background-color: #998EC2;
border-color: #998EC2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #998EC2;
border: 2px solid #998EC2;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#998EC2]
text-[#998EC2]
border-[#998EC2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_998EC2]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #998EC2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #998EC2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #998EC2; 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 #998EC2; background-color: #998EC215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #998EC220; border-left: 4px solid #998EC2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #998EC2; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #998EC2 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 142, 194

Red: 153 / Green: 142 / Blue: 194

HSL

253°, 30%, 66%

Hue: 253° / Saturation: 30% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

21%, 27%, 0%, 24%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 27% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 24%

What color is #998EC2?

#998EC2 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B7C28E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #998EC2 to RGB:

rgb(153, 142, 194)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #998EC2 to HSL:

hsl(253, 30%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #998EC2 to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 27%, 0%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #998EC2 has RGB (153, 142, 194) and HSL (253°, 30%, 66%). 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 #998EC2 is #B7C28E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8E9DC2.

Use #998EC2 in CSS: color: #998EC2 or background-color: #998EC2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #998EC2

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.00:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998EC2?

#998EC2 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #998EC2?

#998EC2 in RGB is (153, 142, 194) - 153 red, 142 green, and 194 blue.

How to use #998EC2 in CSS?

Use #998EC2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #998EC2?

#B7C28E (complementary), #8E9DC2 (analogous), and #6D5DA8 (lighter shade) work well with #998EC2.