#8787CF Hex Color
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This muted, cool indigo functions well as a supporting tone in web interfaces, offering a measured alternative to standard blues. Its desaturated character prevents it from overwhelming a layout, making it suitable for secondary buttons or soft UI elements. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio on this shade, it remains legible in small applications. The hex code for this color is #8787cf.
Questions about #8787cf
What is #8787cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8787cf is rgb(135, 135, 207), in HSL hsl(240, 43%, 67%) and in CMYK 35%, 35%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #8787cf in a palette?
This muted indigo pairs naturally with soft neutrals or slate for a professional, quiet aesthetic. To add warmth, consider contrasting it with terracotta or soft peach tones to create a balanced, modern visual hierarchy.
Is #8787cf readable on white or black?
#8787cf has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.39:1 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.