#8385DB Hex Color
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A muted, cool-toned indigo, #8385db carries a sophisticated, sterile quality. It works best as a primary interface color rather than an accent, as it can appear flat in isolation. Because black text maintains high contrast against this hex code, it serves well for readable body copy. Pair it with soft, warm grays to prevent the palette from feeling too chilly.
Questions about #8385db
What is #8385db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8385db is rgb(131, 133, 219), in HSL hsl(239, 55%, 69%) and in CMYK 40%, 39%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #8385db?
Soft, warm grays work best to balance the cool, sterile nature of #8385db. Using warm gray as a secondary tone prevents the interface from feeling too chilly while keeping the indigo center stage.
Is #8385db suitable for primary interface elements?
Yes, #8385db functions effectively as a primary interface color because it maintains high contrast when paired with black or dark text. Avoid using it as a lone accent, as it can appear flat without surrounding support.
Is #8385db readable on white or black?
#8385db has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.