#9798FF Hex Color
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Reach for #9798ff when a design needs a bright indigo that stays soft. This light, fairly saturated shade sits between periwinkle and violet, cool in tone with a neon edge. It works best as an accent or supporting tone, since it can wash out against white. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so it holds up behind small UI elements.
Questions about #9798ff
What is #9798ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9798ff is rgb(151, 152, 255), in HSL hsl(239, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 41%, 40%, 0%, 0%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9798ff?
Warm contrasts work best. Try #9798ff with charcoal, deep plum, or mustard yellow to balance its cool undertone. Pale grays and soft pinks tend to make it look washed out.
Is #9798ff readable on white or black?
#9798ff has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.