#8588E5 Hex Color
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A faded denim jacket comes close. #8588e5 is a soft indigo with muted violet undertones, cool but gentle rather than moody. Its muted quality comes from mixing gray into the hue, which keeps it from turning muddy on screen. Black text passes AA on this hex code at about 6.7:1, so it works as a UI background. A solid pick for creative branding and dark mode layouts.
Questions about #8588e5
What is #8588e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8588e5 is rgb(133, 136, 229), in HSL hsl(238, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 42%, 41%, 0%, 10%.
What text color works best on #8588e5?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 6.7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text. White text only reaches around 3.2:1, so keep it for large headings.
What colors pair well with #8588e5?
Its muted violet undertone flatters warm accents like terracotta and mustard, which keep the cool base from feeling flat. Cream and charcoal neutrals also pair cleanly.
Is #8588e5 readable on white or black?
#8588e5 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.