#8391EA Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated periwinkle shade offers a muted alternative to standard blues. It maintains strong contrast with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements and small-scale body copy. As a supporting tone, the hex code #8391ea pairs effectively with dark charcoals or deep plums to ground its airy quality. Use it sparingly to avoid a washed-out appearance in large backgrounds.
Questions about #8391ea
What is #8391ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8391ea is rgb(131, 145, 234), in HSL hsl(232, 71%, 72%) and in CMYK 44%, 38%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #8391ea?
Is #8391ea suitable for text?
Using #8391ea for body text is generally discouraged as it lacks the necessary contrast against light backgrounds for optimal accessibility. It serves better as an accent color or secondary UI element, while retaining its readability when used against dark, neutral backgrounds.
Is #8391ea readable on white or black?
#8391ea has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 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.