#8495D8 Hex Color
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#8495d8 is a soft, muted periwinkle blue that sits between blue and violet on the color wheel. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a gentle, easygoing character, which is why it reads as calm rather than cold. In design, it works best as a supporting tone: a background for wellness layouts, a quiet accent in palettes that need breathing room, or a base color softened further with white. It pairs pleasantly with warm coral for contrast, soft cream for a gentle look, and charcoal for balance.
Questions about #8495d8
What is #8495d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8495d8 is rgb(132, 149, 216), in HSL hsl(228, 52%, 68%) and in CMYK 39%, 31%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #8495d8?
#8495d8 pairs well with warm coral for contrast, soft cream for a light and airy feel, and charcoal gray for balance and depth.
Is #8495d8 warm or cool?
Cool. Its blue base with a slight violet lean gives it a calm, restful quality rather than a warm one.
Where does #8495d8 work best in design?
It works well as a background or accent in wellness, sleep, and relaxation-themed layouts, and as a quiet supporting tone in larger palettes.
Is #8495d8 readable on white or black?
#8495d8 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 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.