#808ED6 Hex Color
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#808ed6 is a muted, cool indigo with a dusty quality that keeps it from feeling overly vivid. This tone works best as a secondary color or subtle accent in UI designs. Because it maintains strong contrast, black text remains highly readable over it. The hex code for this desaturated indigo is #808ed6. Pair it with soft creams or warm greys to avoid a clinical look.
Questions about #808ed6
What is #808ed6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808ed6 is rgb(128, 142, 214), in HSL hsl(230, 51%, 67%) and in CMYK 40%, 34%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with the #808ed6 indigo tone?
Because #808ed6 is a desaturated, dusty indigo, it balances best against neutral, warmer tones like cream or warm grey. These lighter, earthier shades prevent the cool indigo from feeling too clinical or cold in a digital interface.
Is #808ed6 readable on white or black?
#808ed6 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.