#D98DE7 Hex Color
A bright, sparkling lavender with neon energy
This sparkling lavender with cool, neon undertones commands immediate attention. Its high lightness and saturation make it difficult to balance as a full background, so it works best as a sharp, jazzy accent in UI designs or branding. Because black text offers excellent contrast against it, use #d98de7 for clear, readable headlines. This hex code pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays to ground its intensity.
Questions about #d98de7
What is #d98de7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d98de7 is rgb(217, 141, 231), in HSL hsl(291, 65%, 73%) and in CMYK 6%, 39%, 0%, 9%.
How can I balance the intensity of #d98de7 in a design layout?
Because #d98de7 is highly saturated, use it as a sharp accent rather than a full-page background to prevent eye fatigue. It grounds beautifully when placed against charcoal or deep, dark neutral grays which soften its neon intensity.
Is #d98de7 suitable for use with text?
This color serves best as a bold, readable headline element rather than body copy. When using #d98de7 for text, ensure the background is a very dark, neutral tone to maintain high contrast levels that remain accessible for your users.
Is #d98de7 readable on white or black?
#d98de7 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.91:1 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.