#8088C9 Hex Color
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#8088c9 is a muted, dusty indigo with cool blue-violet undertones and a matte, slightly bleak finish. Its restrained saturation suggests calm, sensitivity, and spiritual focus without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in luxury, meditation, or night-sky palettes, pairing well with charcoal and soft ivory. The hex code is #8088c9, and black text has about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8088c9
What is #8088c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8088c9 is rgb(128, 136, 201), in HSL hsl(233, 40%, 65%) and in CMYK 36%, 32%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8088c9?
#8088c9 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and soft ivory for warmth, while its blue-violet cast suits restrained night-sky or luxury palettes without competing with the indigo.
Is #8088c9 a warm or cool color?
#8088c9 reads as a cool color because its blue-violet undertones outweigh its muted saturation, creating a calm, reflective look that works well in meditation, evening, and quiet luxury designs.
Is #8088c9 readable on white or black?
#8088c9 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 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.