#8389D3 Hex Color
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#8389d3 is a muted, cool indigo that avoids being overly vivid. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, this color works well as a grounding neutral for secondary UI elements or accent buttons. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated look, as black text remains highly readable against it. The hex code for this cool indigo is #8389d3.
Questions about #8389d3
What is #8389d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8389d3 is rgb(131, 137, 211), in HSL hsl(236, 48%, 67%) and in CMYK 38%, 35%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #8389d3?
Pair #8389d3 with deep charcoal or near-black tones to maintain high readability and a sophisticated, professional aesthetic. For a warmer contrast, consider soft creams or light off-whites to balance the inherent coolness of this indigo shade in your layout.
Does #8389d3 work well for text?
While #8389d3 works well as a background or accent, it is generally too unsaturated for small text on light surfaces. Use it for buttons or headers, but pair it with high-contrast text colors to meet accessibility standards.
Is #8389d3 readable on white or black?
#8389d3 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 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.