#8590C5 Hex Color
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This dusty indigo appears unsaturated and cool. The hex code #8590c5 provides enough contrast for black body text with a 6.8:1 ratio, ensuring high readability for digital interfaces. It lacks the intensity of primary blues, so it works well as a muted background. Try pairing this shade with warm copper tones to add depth and balance to your next design layout.
Questions about #8590c5
What is #8590c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8590c5 is rgb(133, 144, 197), in HSL hsl(230, 36%, 65%) and in CMYK 32%, 27%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #8590c5 for a balanced palette?
Is #8590c5 readable on white or black?
#8590c5 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.