#7E85D6 Hex Color
Soft indigo with a dusty, contemplative edge
Reach for this shade when a design needs mystery without heavy saturation. #7e85d6 is a muted indigo with cool gray undertones, calm enough for meditation brands, night-sky themes, and creative studios. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can look washed out beside pure white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.2:1 contrast. Pair it with warm terracotta to keep the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #7e85d6
What is #7e85d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7e85d6 is rgb(126, 133, 214), in HSL hsl(235, 52%, 67%) and in CMYK 41%, 38%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #7e85d6?
Warm earth tones flatter this muted indigo best. Terracotta and burgundy bring out its coolness, while soft cream keeps backgrounds from feeling washed out. Avoid pale blues nearby, which make it read gray.
Is #7e85d6 readable on white or black?
#7e85d6 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.