#898AEE

#898AEE

Color Values

HEX

#898AEE

RGB

137, 138, 238

HSL

239.4, 74.8%, 73.5%

HSV

239.4, 42.4%, 93.3%

CMYK

42.4%, 42.0%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.6763 0.1457 281.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #898AEE;
color: #898AEE;
border-color: #898AEE;
Nearest Tailwind: Indigo 400 #818CF8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #898AEE?

RGB(137, 138, 238) · HSL(239.4, 74.8%, 73.5%) · CMYK(42.4%, 42.0%, 0.0%, 6.7%)

Does #898AEE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.03:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #898AEE?

Use 000000 text on a #898AEE background; contrast on black is 6.93:1.