#867EDD Hex Color
A muted violet with approachable cool undertones
This unsaturated violet balances cool tones with a muted, approachable quality. Because #867edd maintains enough contrast for readable text, it works well as a subtle background for digital interfaces. Try pairing it with warm, dusty charcoal grays instead of stark black to ground the color. The hex code is #867edd. It brings a refined, slightly nostalgic aesthetic to wellness and creative branding projects.
Questions about #867edd
What is #867edd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #867edd is rgb(134, 126, 221), in HSL hsl(245, 58%, 68%) and in CMYK 39%, 43%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #867edd for web interfaces?
#867edd functions best when grounded by neutral, earthy tones rather than stark, pure black. Pair it with a warm charcoal to maintain contrast without sacrificing the soft, approachable mood that makes this violet feel so distinct and readable.
Is #867edd considered a warm or cool color?
#867edd is firmly a cool-toned violet. While it has enough saturation to feel vibrant in some contexts, its underlying blue influence keeps it from feeling overly aggressive, allowing it to function effectively as a soothing, background-friendly color choice.
Is #867edd readable on white or black?
#867edd has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.