#818DD3 Hex Color
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#818dd3 is an unsaturated, cool indigo with blue-violet undertones and a soft, moderate lightness. Its muted finish gives luxury, spirituality, and night-sky themes a thoughtful, structured feel. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm burgundy, rather than a dominant background. The #818dd3 hex code also provides enough contrast for black body text at about 6.7:1.
Questions about #818dd3
What is #818dd3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #818dd3 is rgb(129, 141, 211), in HSL hsl(231, 48%, 67%) and in CMYK 39%, 33%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #818dd3?
#818dd3 pairs well with navy, warm burgundy, charcoal, and soft cream, which balance its cool blue-violet cast without making the palette feel overly sweet or bright. Use navy for depth, burgundy for contrast, and cream for warmer layouts.
Is #818dd3 readable on white or black?
#818dd3 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.