#8489E5 Hex Color
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Not quite violet, #8489e5 is a muted, cool indigo with a soft gray undertone. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text reads clearly on it at 6.7:1 contrast, safe for small body copy. Pair it with warm terracotta, or see what colors make gray for a neutral offset. The hex code suits meditation, night sky, and creative branding.
Questions about #8489e5
What is #8489e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8489e5 is rgb(132, 137, 229), in HSL hsl(237, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 42%, 40%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #8489e5?
Warm terracotta, deep plum, and soft charcoal all flatter #8489e5. Its gray undertone keeps those pairings from clashing, while a light neutral like warm sand lifts it in layouts.
Is #8489e5 readable on white or black?
#8489e5 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.