#998EDB Hex Color
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#998edb is a light, muted purple with cool violet undertones and enough saturation to avoid looking gray. Its softness suits wellness, cosmetics, wedding, and spiritual branding, while a refined feel supports luxury accents. Use it as a supporting tone or broad UI surface; black text reads clearly over it. The hex code is #998edb.
Questions about #998edb
What is #998edb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998edb is rgb(153, 142, 219), in HSL hsl(249, 52%, 71%) and in CMYK 30%, 35%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #998edb?
#998edb pairs well with charcoal, soft cream, and muted sage, which balance its cool violet cast without making the palette feel overly sweet or pale. Use charcoal for structure, cream for warmth, and sage for a restrained, natural contrast.
Is #998edb readable on white or black?
#998edb has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.