#7D89CB Hex Color

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Muted and cool, #7d89cb is a dusty indigo with soft blue-violet undertones and a matte, understated presence. Its moderate lightness suits calm backgrounds, meditation themes, and creative branding, while restrained saturation keeps layouts from feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy; black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast on this hex code.

Questions about #7d89cb

What is #7d89cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7d89cb is rgb(125, 137, 203), in HSL hsl(231, 43%, 64%) and in CMYK 38%, 33%, 0%, 20%.
Does black text work on #7d89cb?
Black text is the safer accessible pairing for #7d89cb, delivering about 6.3:1 contrast and meeting WCAG AA for normal body text, while white text falls below the 4.5:1 threshold typically required for smaller paragraphs and labels.
Which colors pair well with #7d89cb?
Pair #7d89cb with charcoal for grounded contrast, muted mauve for a softer spiritual palette, or deep navy for a structured night-sky look; these darker companions give the dusty indigo enough definition in branding, interfaces, and editorial layouts.
Is #7d89cb readable on white or black?
#7d89cb has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.