#8683E2 Hex Color
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A muted indigo with the softness of faded denim and a violet lean. #8683e2 works as a calm background, though it can wash out next to pure white, so temper it with warm neutrals or mixing gray tones nearby. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. The hex code #8683e2 suits spiritual and creative work.
Questions about #8683e2
What is #8683e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8683e2 is rgb(134, 131, 226), in HSL hsl(242, 62%, 70%) and in CMYK 41%, 42%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #8683e2?
Warm terracotta, cream, and deep charcoal all flatter #8683e2, because their warmth balances its cool violet cast. Pale blues flatten it, so keep those out of the same palette.
Is #8683e2 readable on white or black?
#8683e2 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.