#8388FF Hex Color
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#8388ff is a vivid, saturated indigo that commands attention. Due to its high chroma, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a full-page background. Pair this bold tone with charcoal gray for a grounded, modern look. The hex code for this color is #8388ff, and standard black text reads clearly against it with a 6.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8388ff
What is #8388ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8388ff is rgb(131, 136, 255), in HSL hsl(238, 100%, 76%) and in CMYK 49%, 47%, 0%, 0%.
What works best as a companion for #8388ff?
Because #8388ff is quite saturated and intense, it pairs beautifully with neutral tones to keep the design grounded. Using a dark charcoal or deep slate provides the necessary contrast to make this vibrant blue-violet really pop without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #8388ff a good choice for text?
While #8388ff offers decent readability, it is generally better suited as a UI accent, button color, or graphic element rather than body text. When placed against a clean white background, it meets contrast standards, but it remains most effective for drawing the eye to call-to-action areas.
Is #8388ff readable on white or black?
#8388ff has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.