#808BE9 Hex Color
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Cool and lightly muted, #808be9 is a medium-light blue-violet with a soft, misty finish. Its restrained saturation suits meditation brands, creative portfolios, and night-sky themes without feeling dramatic. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, warm ivory, or burgundy; black text remains highly legible, with about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #808be9.
Questions about #808be9
What is #808be9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808be9 is rgb(128, 139, 233), in HSL hsl(234, 70%, 71%) and in CMYK 45%, 40%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #808be9?
Does #808be9 read as warm or cool?
#808be9 reads as a cool color because its blue-violet hue outweighs the warmth typically found in red- or yellow-leaning purples. Its softened saturation keeps that coolness gentle rather than sharp or dramatic.
Is #808be9 readable on white or black?
#808be9 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.