#817EDF Hex Color
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This cool, mid-tone indigo is vivid and energetic. The hex code #817edf functions best as an accent color in modern UI design, where it avoids overpowering a layout. Pair it with charcoal or slate gray to ground its brightness. Black text provides a 6.0:1 contrast ratio against this hue, ensuring excellent accessibility even in smaller font sizes.
Questions about #817edf
What is #817edf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #817edf is rgb(129, 126, 223), in HSL hsl(242, 60%, 68%) and in CMYK 42%, 43%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #817edf?
#817edf balances well against neutral tones like charcoal or slate gray to ground its energetic, vibrant personality. For higher contrast palettes, it functions as a strong pop of color against soft whites or deep, muted navy shades.
Is #817edf readable on white or black?
#817edf has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.