#8289D7 Hex Color

Soft indigo, muted and even-tempered

Hex color #8289d7 graphic
Reach for #8289d7 when you need a soft indigo that stays mellow through long viewing sessions. Its low saturation makes it a solid UI background, though it can look flat beside pure white. Warm accents like terracotta bring out its blue-purple depth, and black text clears AA contrast on this hex code.

Questions about #8289d7

What is #8289d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8289d7 is rgb(130, 137, 215), in HSL hsl(235, 52%, 68%) and in CMYK 40%, 36%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #8289d7?
Warm, earthy accents like terracotta and burnt orange make its cool blue-purple read richer. Cream and charcoal neutrals also work without washing it out.
Is #8289d7 readable on white or black?
#8289d7 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.