#8195D1 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-light blue with a definite gray cast, #8195d1 reads dependable rather than bold. Its low saturation suits it to supporting roles in finance, healthcare, and tech palettes, where it signals stability without shouting. It flatters warm pairings like terracotta or cream, which keep it from feeling flat. Black text clears WCAG AA at roughly 7.2:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy.
Questions about #8195d1
What is #8195d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8195d1 is rgb(129, 149, 209), in HSL hsl(225, 47%, 66%) and in CMYK 38%, 29%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #8195d1?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and cream balance its gray undertone best. For higher contrast, pair it with deep navy or charcoal rather than lighter blues, which wash it out.
Is #8195d1 readable on white or black?
#8195d1 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.