#858CC8 Hex Color
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#858cc8 is a muted indigo with gray undertones and a soft, dusky feel. Its low saturation keeps it calm rather than bold, so it earns its place as a supporting tone or background, not the star. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.6:1, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. Try it next to warm ochre for contrast.
Questions about #858cc8
What is #858cc8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #858cc8 is rgb(133, 140, 200), in HSL hsl(234, 38%, 65%) and in CMYK 34%, 30%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #858cc8?
Warm ochre and amber make #858cc8 feel richer by contrast, since the muted indigo leans cool. Charcoal and cream also work well for text and neutral spacing.
Is #858cc8 readable on white or black?
#858cc8 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.