#859ED4 Hex Color
A soft and airy unsaturated periwinkle
This unsaturated periwinkle sits between blue and purple with a distinct pastel lightness. The hex code #859ed4 offers excellent contrast with black text, making it a functional choice for UI body copy and clean backgrounds. While it brings a soft, professional feel to tech or healthcare branding, avoid using it near bright white, as the low saturation can make the color appear washed out.
Questions about #859ed4
What is #859ed4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859ed4 is rgb(133, 158, 212), in HSL hsl(221, 48%, 68%) and in CMYK 37%, 25%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #859ed4 for a balanced interface?
Is #859ed4 readable on white or black?
#859ed4 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.