#988CC3 Hex Code
Color Name: Lavender Purple
What is hex #988CC3 Color?
The color name of hex code #988CC3 is Lavender Purple. The RGB values are (152, 140, 195) which means it is composed of
31% red, 29% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:28 Y:0 K:24. In the HSV/HSB scale, #988CC3 has a hue of 253°, 28% saturation and a brightness value of 76%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #988CC3 Color Codes
| Color Name | Lavender Purple |
| RGB Values | (152, 140, 195) |
| CMYK Values | (22%, 28%, 0%, 24%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (253°, 28%, 76%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #67733C [Mustard Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7446 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B7C38C [Sage] |
| #988CC3 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A2A2A2 |
| Desaturated | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #939393 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C1C1C1 |
Hex #988CC3 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #988CC3 is #B7C38C which is called Sage. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #988CC3 color is offered by #B7C38C. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #988CC3 are #B48CC3 and #8C9CC3, called African Violet and Ceil, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #988CC3 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #988CC3 are #C3B48C (Khaki (HTML/CSS)) and #9CC38C (Dark Sea Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#988CC3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C3988C (Rosy Brown) and #8CC398 (Dark Sea Green) along with #988CC3, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #988CC3 has #C3988C (Rosy Brown), #B7C38C (Sage) and #8CB7C3 (Pewter Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #988CC3 contains #C38C9C (Puce), #B7C38C (Sage) and #8CC3B4 (Eton Blue). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #988CC3 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #988CC3 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 988CC3 Color
Tints
ADA3CF- B7AFD5
- C1BADB
- CCC6E1
- D6D1E7
- E0DDED
- EAE8F3
- F5F4F9
Tones
- 938AB6
- 9188AF
- 8E87A8
- 8C86A2
- 8A859B
- 878494
- 85828D
- 828187
Shades
- 7A709C
- 6A6289
- 5B5475
- 4C4662
- 3D384E
- 2E2A3B
- 1E1C27
- 0F0E14
#988CC3 Color Patterns
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#988CC3 Gingham Checks
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#988CC3 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#988CC3 Polka Dots Pattern
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#988CC3 Honeycomb Pattern
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#988CC3 Leaves Pattern
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#988CC3 Houndstooth Pattern
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#988CC3 Trellis Pattern
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#988CC3 Plaid Pattern
#988CC3 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
