#8393CF Hex Color

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This cool, muted indigo balances softness with structure. Because it retains a 7.0:1 contrast ratio with black text, it serves as a highly readable choice for UI backgrounds and long-form copy. The hex code for this shade is #8393cf. Use it alongside dark charcoal neutrals to anchor its lightness rather than relying on standard white backgrounds.

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What is #8393cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #8393cf is rgb(131, 147, 207), in HSL hsl(227, 44%, 66%) and in CMYK 37%, 29%, 0%, 19%.

What colors pair best with #8393cf?

This muted indigo pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or soft off-white neutrals to ground its lightness. You can also create a professional, balanced color scheme by introducing a muted mustard or terracotta for subtle, sophisticated contrast.

Is #8393cf readable on white or black?

#8393cf has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 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.

#8393CF Hex Color

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