#808AFF Hex Color
Intense and vivid cool-toned indigo
This vivid, cool-toned indigo packs high energy and intensity. Because of its saturated nature, #808aff works best as an accent rather than a background color, which might overwhelm the eye. It pairs well with deep grays or charcoals to create a grounded, modern look. The hex code #808aff supports high-contrast black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or calls to action.
Questions about #808aff
What is #808aff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808aff is rgb(128, 138, 255), in HSL hsl(235, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 50%, 46%, 0%, 0%.
How should #808aff be used in UI design?
Use #808aff as an active accent color for buttons or calls to action rather than a background. Because of its high saturation, it can overwhelm the eye if used in large areas, so pair it with charcoal or deep grays for balance.
Is #808aff readable on white or black?
#808aff has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.