#849EED Hex Color
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A bright, pastel blue with a distinct cool temperature, #849eed provides a clean, approachable foundation for user interfaces. It offers enough saturation to hold attention without overwhelming the design. Because it lacks gray undertones, you won’t need to worry about mixing gray to dull its impact. Pair it with dark charcoal for high-contrast, accessible text that reads clearly against the background.
Questions about #849eed
What is #849eed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #849eed is rgb(132, 158, 237), in HSL hsl(225, 74%, 72%) and in CMYK 44%, 33%, 0%, 7%.
What makes #849eed effective for modern interface design?
The #849eed shade balances bright saturation with a crisp, cool temperature that feels approachable and clean. It avoids muddy gray undertones, making it an ideal background choice for interfaces that require a stable, high-contrast pairing with dark charcoal text.
Is #849eed readable on white or black?
#849eed has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.